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

Rolón, 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 Rolón surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Rolón in America

Rolón is the 6063rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Rolón surname appeared 5,658 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 2 people would have the surname Rolón.

We can also compare 2010 data for Rolón 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 Rolón

The surname ROLON is believed to have originated in Spain, with roots dating back to the 12th century. The name is derived from the Spanish word "rollo," which means a roll or scroll. It is thought that the name may have been given to someone who worked with rolls of parchment or scrolls, possibly a scribe or clerk.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the ROLON surname is found in the Cartulario de Cardena, a collection of medieval documents from the Monastery of San Pedro de Cardena in Burgos, Spain. This suggests that the name may have been associated with the region of Castile in northern Spain.

In the 14th century, there are records of a Juan ROLON who was a prominent merchant in the city of Seville. His success in trade likely contributed to the spread of the ROLON name throughout Andalusia and other parts of southern Spain.

During the Reconquista, when the Christian kingdoms of Spain were reclaiming territory from the Moors, a soldier named Pedro ROLON is mentioned in chronicles for his bravery in battle. He was born in 1407 in the town of Baeza, and his exploits may have helped to establish the ROLON name as one associated with valor and military service.

In the 16th century, a prominent noble family with the surname ROLON held lands in the region of Extremadura. One member of this family, Diego ROLON (1525-1589), was a respected scholar and author who wrote several works on theology and philosophy.

Another notable figure with the ROLON surname was Maria ROLON (1670-1745), a Basque poet and playwright whose works were widely read and performed in her time. She is considered one of the earliest female authors of note in Spanish literature.

As the Spanish Empire expanded, the ROLON name was carried to the Americas by settlers and conquistadors. In the 18th century, a soldier named Francisco ROLON (1712-1788) served with distinction in the Spanish colonial forces in Mexico and was granted land holdings in the region of Veracruz for his service.

These are just a few examples of the historical figures and references associated with the ROLON surname, which has its roots in medieval Spain and has since spread throughout the Spanish-speaking world.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Rolón

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

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

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