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

Rojas-Hernández, 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 Rojas-Hernández surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Rojas-Hernández in America

Rojas-Hernández is the 86005th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Rojas-Hernández surname appeared 217 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 Rojas-Hernández.

The history of the last name Rojas-Hernández

The surname ROJASHERNANDEZ is a Spanish double-barreled surname that originated in Spain during the medieval period. It is a combination of two distinct surnames, Rojas and Hernandez.

The first part of the name, Rojas, likely originated from the Spanish word "rojo," meaning red. It is believed to have been a descriptive surname, possibly referring to someone with red hair or a ruddy complexion. The Rojas family was prominent in Spain, and the name can be traced back to the 12th century in the region of Castile.

Hernandez, the second part of the surname, is derived from the Spanish patronymic "Hernando," which means "son of Fernando." Patronymic surnames were common in medieval Spain and were used to indicate the father's name. The Hernandez family has roots in various regions of Spain, including Andalusia and Extremadura.

Historical records show that individuals bearing the surname ROJASHERNANDEZ played significant roles in Spanish history. One notable figure was Diego Hernandez de Rojas, a 15th-century Spanish conquistador who participated in the conquest of the Canary Islands. Another was Pedro Hernandez de Rojas, a 16th-century Spanish soldier and explorer who accompanied Hernando de Soto on his expedition to Florida.

In the 17th century, the ROJASHERNANDEZ surname appears in records related to the Spanish colonization of the Americas. Juan Rojas Hernandez, born in 1620, was a Spanish settler who established a hacienda in what is now Mexico. His descendants continued to use the double-barreled surname, contributing to its spread throughout the Spanish-speaking world.

Other notable individuals with the surname ROJASHERNANDEZ include:

1. José Rojas Hernandez (1819-1890), a Chilean politician and lawyer who served as President of the Senate.
2. Manuel Rojas Hernandez (1896-1973), a Chilean novelist and short story writer, known for his works depicting the lives of marginalized people in Chile.
3. Enrique Rojas Hernandez (born 1949), a Spanish psychiatrist and author, renowned for his books on personal growth and self-help.
4. Antonia Rojas Hernandez (1927-2018), a Mexican painter and sculptor, known for her abstract expressionist works.
5. Antonio Rojas Hernandez (born 1983), a Spanish professional basketball player who has represented the Spanish national team.

The surname ROJASHERNANDEZ has a rich history, reflecting the cultural and linguistic heritage of Spain and its influence across the Spanish-speaking world.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Rojas-Hernández

We also have some data on the ancestry of people with the surname Rojas-Hernández.

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 Rojas-Hernández 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 Rojas-Hernández was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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