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

Rojano, 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 Rojano surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Rojano in America

Rojano is the 38850th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Rojano surname appeared 568 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 Rojano.

We can also compare 2010 data for Rojano 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 Rojano

The surname Rojano originates from Spain, dating back to the medieval period. It is believed to have derived from the Spanish word "rojo," which means "red," suggesting a possible connection to a person's physical appearance or a place name associated with the color red.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the Rojano surname can be found in the archives of the Kingdom of Aragon, where a document from the 13th century mentions a certain "Pedro Rojano" as a landowner in the region of Valencia. This suggests that the name was already established and in use during that time.

In the 15th century, records from the Archivo General de Indias in Seville, Spain, indicate that a man named Juan Rojano was among the early Spanish settlers in the Americas, specifically in the region of modern-day Colombia. This highlights the spread of the surname beyond the Iberian Peninsula during the era of Spanish colonization.

Interestingly, the Rojano surname has also been linked to the town of Rojano, located in the province of Albacete, in the autonomous community of Castilla-La Mancha, Spain. It is possible that the surname originated from this place name, with individuals adopting it as their family name based on their place of origin or residence.

Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the Rojano surname. One example is Pedro Rojano (1855-1931), a Spanish painter and illustrator known for his works depicting traditional Spanish life and customs. Another prominent figure was María Rojano (1901-1996), a Spanish anarchist and feminist activist who played a significant role in the workers' rights movement during the early 20th century.

In the realm of literature, the Mexican writer and poet Andrés Rojano (1923-2006) gained recognition for his contributions to the avant-garde literary movement in Latin America. His works explored themes of identity, marginalization, and social justice.

Additionally, the Rojano surname has been associated with the world of sports. Notable examples include Antonio Rojano (born 1975), a Spanish professional golfer who has competed on the European Tour, and Jesús Rojano (born 1971), a former Spanish professional cyclist who participated in several prestigious cycling events such as the Vuelta a España.

It is worth noting that while the Rojano surname has its roots in Spain, it has since spread to various parts of the world, particularly to Latin American countries, due to Spanish migration and colonization. However, the historical records and references mentioned above provide valuable insights into the origin and evolution of this surname over centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Rojano

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

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

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