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

Roig, 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 Roig surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Roig in America

Roig is the 19012th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Roig surname appeared 1,433 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 Roig.

We can also compare 2010 data for Roig 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 Roig

The surname "ROIG" is of Catalan origin, originating in the historical region of Catalonia, which spans parts of modern-day Spain and France. The name can be traced back to the Middle Ages, likely derived from the Catalan word "roig," meaning "red" or "ruddy," which could refer to someone with reddish hair or complexion.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname "ROIG" can be found in the 14th century, in documents from the Kingdom of Aragon, where the name was spelled "Roig" or "Roich." During this period, the name was particularly prevalent in the regions of Barcelona and Valencia.

The surname "ROIG" is also linked to various place names in Catalonia, such as Roig de Sant Mateu, a municipality in the province of Castellón, and Roig de Vall, a village in the province of Tarragona. These place names likely originated from individuals bearing the surname "ROIG" who settled in those areas.

Throughout history, there have been several notable individuals who carried the surname "ROIG." One of the earliest was Pere Roig (c. 1365 - c. 1430), a Catalan physician and author who wrote medical treatises and a book on chess strategy. Another prominent figure was Jaume Roig (c. 1400 - c. 1478), a Valencian writer and notary known for his satirical work "Spill o Llibre de les dones" (The Mirror or Book of Women).

In the 16th century, Joan Roig de Pertusa (c. 1510 - c. 1580) was a renowned Catalan jurist and professor of law at the University of Barcelona. During the same period, Gaspar Roig i Jalpí (c. 1550 - c. 1611) was a prominent Catalan sculptor and architect who worked on several churches and cathedrals in Catalonia.

In the 19th century, Francesc Roig i Ferrer (1818 - 1887) was a Catalan writer and philosopher who advocated for social reform and the preservation of Catalan culture. His contemporary, Josep Roig i Raventós (1824 - 1886), was a Catalan industrialist and entrepreneur who played a significant role in the development of the textile industry in Barcelona.

These are just a few examples of notable individuals who carried the surname "ROIG" throughout history, highlighting the rich heritage and cultural significance of this name in the Catalan region and beyond.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Roig

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

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

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