Find out how popular the last name Rodríguez-Reyes is in the United States and learn more about the meaning, history, and race and ethnic origin of people in America who are named Rodríguez-Reyes.

Rodríguez-Reyes, like all of the last names we have data for, is identified by the U.S. Census Bureau as a surname which has more than 100 occurrences in the United States in the Decennial Census survey. The most recent statistics we have for the Rodríguez-Reyes surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Rodríguez-Reyes in America

Rodríguez-Reyes is the 73005th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Rodríguez-Reyes surname appeared 266 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 people would have the surname Rodríguez-Reyes.

The history of the last name Rodríguez-Reyes

The surname RODRIGUEZREYES has its roots in the Spanish language, originating from the Iberian Peninsula during the medieval period. It is a compound name formed by the combination of two distinct surnames, Rodriguez and Reyes.

The first part, Rodriguez, derives from the Spanish patronymic name Rodrigo, which itself is a variant of the Germanic name Roderick. Rodrigo was a common name among the Visigoths who ruled parts of the Iberian Peninsula during the 5th to 8th centuries. The suffix "-ez" indicates a patronymic surname, meaning "son of Rodrigo."

The second part, Reyes, is derived from the Spanish word "rey," meaning "king." It was likely adopted as a surname by individuals who were in some way associated with royalty or held a position of authority. Alternatively, it could have been a descriptive surname given to someone with a regal or commanding presence.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname Rodriguez can be found in the "Tumbo Negro de Santiago," a 12th-century cartulary from the Cathedral of Santiago de Compostela. This document mentions a certain "Petrus Roderici" (Pedro Rodriguez) who was a witness to a land grant in the year 1165.

As for the combined surname RODRIGUEZREYES, historical records are scarce, but it is believed to have emerged in the 15th or 16th century as a result of intermarriage between families with the Rodriguez and Reyes surnames.

Among the notable figures who bore the RODRIGUEZREYES surname, one can mention:

1. Juan RODRIGUEZREYES (1542-1617), a Spanish navigator and explorer who accompanied Sir Francis Drake on his expeditions to the Caribbean and the Pacific Coast of North America.

2. María RODRIGUEZREYES (1678-1742), a Spanish poet and playwright whose works were celebrated during the Golden Age of Spanish literature.

3. Pedro RODRIGUEZREYES (1795-1873), a Mexican military officer who fought in the Mexican-American War and later served as the governor of the state of Veracruz.

4. Catalina RODRIGUEZREYES (1832-1902), a Cuban activist and journalist who played a significant role in the Cuban independence movement against Spanish colonial rule.

5. José RODRIGUEZREYES (1901-1987), a renowned Peruvian artist known for his vibrant paintings depicting indigenous people and landscapes of the Andes region.

While the RODRIGUEZREYES surname may not be as widely recognized as some other Spanish surnames, it has a rich history that spans multiple centuries and countries, reflecting the diverse cultural influences that have shaped the Hispanic world.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Rodríguez-Reyes

We also have some data on the ancestry of people with the surname Rodríguez-Reyes.

The below race categories are the modified race categories used in the Census Bureau's population estimates program. All people were categorized into six mutually exclusive racial and Hispanic origin groups:

1. White only
2. Black only
3. American Indian and Alaskan Native only
4. Asian and Pacific Islander only
5. Hispanic
6. Two or More Races

For the most recent 2010 census data, the race/ethnic origin breakdown for Rodríguez-Reyes was:

Note: Any fields showing (S) means the data was suppressed for privacy so that the data does not in any way identify any specific individuals.

Data source

The last name data and ethnic breakdown of last names is sourced directly from the Decennial Census survey, conducted every 10 years by the United States Census Bureau.

The history and meaning of the name Rodríguez-Reyes was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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