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

Romagosa, 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 Romagosa surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Romagosa in America

Romagosa is the 110825th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Romagosa surname appeared 159 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 Romagosa.

We can also compare 2010 data for Romagosa 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 Romagosa

The surname Romagosa is of Spanish origin, originating from the Catalan region of Spain. The name is believed to have derived from the Catalan word "romaguera," which means a bramble or blackberry bush. It is speculated that the name was initially given to someone who lived near or worked with brambles or blackberry bushes.

The earliest known record of the surname Romagosa dates back to the 13th century, where it was found in medieval Catalan documents and records. One of the earliest recorded individuals with this surname was Ramon Romagosa, a landowner in the town of Vic, near Barcelona, who lived in the late 13th century.

In the 15th century, the Romagosa family played a significant role in the history of Catalonia. Joan Romagosa (1420-1492) was a prominent merchant and diplomat who represented the city of Barcelona in negotiations with the Crown of Aragon. His son, Pere Romagosa (1456-1528), followed in his footsteps and became a respected merchant and member of the Barcelona city council.

During the 16th and 17th centuries, the Romagosa surname spread beyond Catalonia, with individuals bearing the name appearing in other parts of Spain, as well as in Spanish colonies in the Americas. One notable figure from this period was Miquel Romagosa (1570-1638), a Catalan priest and scholar who wrote extensively on theology and philosophy.

In the 19th century, the Romagosa surname gained prominence in the arts and literature. Josep Romagosa (1820-1884) was a Catalan painter and illustrator known for his landscapes and genre scenes. His contemporary, Jacint Romagosa (1825-1890), was a renowned Catalan poet and writer who contributed significantly to the Renaixença, the cultural revival of the Catalan language and literature.

Another notable figure with the Romagosa surname was Francesc Romagosa (1872-1944), a Catalan architect who designed several notable buildings in Barcelona, including the Casa Romagosa, a modernist residential building that remains a landmark in the city today.

Throughout history, the Romagosa surname has been associated with various professions and fields, including agriculture, commerce, religion, arts, and architecture. While the name originated in Catalonia, it has since spread to other parts of Spain and beyond, carried by individuals and families who have contributed to the cultural and historical tapestry of their respective regions.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Romagosa

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

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

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