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

Rojero, 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 Rojero surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Rojero in America

Rojero is the 33596th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Rojero surname appeared 678 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 Rojero.

We can also compare 2010 data for Rojero 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 Rojero

The surname Rojero is of Spanish origin, emerging in the early 16th century. It is derived from the Spanish word "rojo," meaning "red," and likely referred to someone with reddish hair or complexion. The name was initially concentrated in the regions of Andalusia and Castile.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Rojero can be found in the Archivo General de Indias, a historical archive in Seville, Spain. This archive contains records from the Spanish colonization of the Americas, including references to individuals with the surname Rojero who traveled to the New World in the 16th and 17th centuries.

In the late 16th century, a notable figure with the surname Rojero was Pedro Rojero, a Spanish explorer and navigator. He accompanied various expeditions to the Caribbean and Central America, contributing to the mapping and exploration of these regions.

During the 17th century, the name Rojero appeared in several historical records, particularly in the region of Castile. One example is Juan Rojero, a prominent landowner and agriculturist from the town of Arévalo, who was known for his innovative farming techniques and advocacy for rural development.

In the 18th century, a notable individual with the surname Rojero was María Rojero, a respected weaver and textile artist from Seville. Her intricate tapestries and carpets were highly sought after by the Spanish nobility and were even commissioned for the royal palace.

Another significant figure with this surname was Alejandro Rojero, born in 1792 in Cádiz. He was a renowned military officer who served in the Spanish War of Independence against the French occupation. His bravery and leadership during the Battle of Bailén in 1808 earned him widespread recognition and numerous honors.

Throughout history, variations of the surname Rojero have emerged, such as Rojero de la Vega, Rojero Jiménez, and Rojero Sánchez, often incorporating additional surnames or place names. These variations reflect the diverse origins and migrations of families bearing the Rojero surname across different regions of Spain and its former colonies.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Rojero

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

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

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