2000
#57,090
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 334
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.12
Very Rare Last name
Rojano
A Spanish surname meaning "reddish" or derived from the Spanish rojo meaning "red".
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 716 Americans carry the last name Rojano. That puts it at #38,228 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.21 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 478,707 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Rojano surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
Bearers in the US
716
1 in 478,707
Census rank
#38,228
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.2
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
624
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 624 bearers of the surname Rojano in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.21 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 38228th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Rojano, the largest self-reported group is Hispanic at 94.1%. The next largest groups are White (3.5%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (1.6%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of 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.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Rojano
Among Census respondents with the surname Rojano, the largest self-reported group is Hispanic at 94.1%. The next largest groups are White (3.5%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (1.6%).
The bar chart below shows how Rojano bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Rojano surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- Hispanic or Latino94.1% · 587
- White3.5% · 22
- Asian and Pacific Islander1.6% · 10
- Two or more races0.6% · 4
- Black or African American0.2% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Rojano
Rojano appears in 3 published Census surname files: 2000, 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2010
#38,850
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 568
+234 bearers (+70.1%)
Per 100,000 0.19
Rank movement Up 18,240 places
2020
#38,228
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 624
+56 bearers (+9.9%)
Per 100,000 0.21
Rank movement Up 622 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #57,090 | 334 | 0.12 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #38,850 | 568 | 0.19 | +234 bearers (+70.1%) | Up 18,240 places |
| 2020 | #38,228 | 624 | 0.21 | +56 bearers (+9.9%) | Up 622 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Rojano surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #38,850 | #38,228 | 1.6% |
| Count | 568 | 624 | 9.9% |
| Per 100K | 0.19 | 0.21 | 9.9% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Rojano bearers went from 568 to 624 (+9.9% change). The surname moved up 622 positions in the national ranking, going from #38,850 to #38,228.
FAQ
Rojano surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Rojano?
Name Census estimates that about 716 living Americans carry the surname Rojano. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 478,707 residents.
How common is Rojano?
Rojano ranks #38,228 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.21 per 100,000 residents, which is about 0 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 624 people with the surname Rojano. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (716), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.21 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.21 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 0 of them to have the surname Rojano.
Has Rojano become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Rojano went from 568 recorded bearers to 624. That is an increase of 56 (+9.9%). In the national ranking it rose from #38,850 to #38,228.
What does the Census say about the background of Rojano?
Among Census respondents with the surname Rojano, the largest self-reported group is Hispanic at 94.1%. The next largest groups are White (3.5%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (1.6%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
Hispanic is the largest self-reported group for the surname Rojano in the 2020 Census, accounting for 94.1% (587 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Rojano appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are Hispanic (94.1%), White (3.5%), Asian/Pacific Islander (1.6%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Rojano (2000, 2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Rojano mean?
A Spanish surname meaning "reddish" or derived from the Spanish rojo meaning "red". The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Rojano (0.21 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How many people have the last name Rojano?
You can see how common the surname Rojano is on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — same data roots, lighter UI.