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

Rogo, 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 Rogo surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Rogo in America

Rogo is the 90853rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Rogo surname appeared 203 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 Rogo.

We can also compare 2010 data for Rogo to data from the previous census in 2000. The table below contains all of the statistics for both years in a side-by-side comparison.

The history of the last name Rogo

The surname ROGO is believed to have originated in Italy during the Middle Ages. The name is likely derived from the Italian word "rogare," meaning "to ask" or "to request." It is thought to have been initially used as a nickname for someone who frequently asked questions or made requests.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname ROGO can be found in the medieval city of Siena, located in the Tuscany region of Italy. Historical records from the 13th century mention a family by the name of Rogo living in the area.

In the 14th century, a notable figure named Guido Rogo was a prominent merchant and banker in the city of Florence. He was involved in various financial dealings and transactions with other influential families of the time, such as the Medici.

During the Renaissance period, the Rogo family played a significant role in the arts and cultural scene of Italy. Pietro Rogo (1490-1556) was a renowned painter and sculptor from Venice, whose works can still be found in various churches and galleries across the region.

Jumping forward to the 18th century, a member of the Rogo family named Antonio Rogo (1720-1795) gained recognition as a celebrated composer and musician. His compositions, particularly his operas, were widely performed throughout Italy and Europe.

In the 19th century, the name Rogo gained international recognition with the rise of Francesco Rogo (1845-1912), an Italian politician and statesman. He served as the Prime Minister of Italy from 1901 to 1905 and played a crucial role in shaping the country's policies during that era.

Another noteworthy individual with the surname ROGO was Maria Rogo (1878-1958), an Italian writer and feminist activist. She wrote extensively on women's rights and social issues, and her works were influential in raising awareness and promoting gender equality.

Throughout its history, the surname ROGO has been associated with various professions, including merchants, bankers, artists, musicians, politicians, and writers. While the name originated in Italy, it has since spread to other parts of the world due to migration and cultural exchange.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Rogo

We also have some data on the ancestry of people with the surname Rogo.

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 Rogo 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.

Since we have data from the previous census in 2000, we can also compare the values to see how the popularity of Rogo has changed in the 10 years between the two census surveys.

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 Rogo was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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