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

Roncancio, 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 Roncancio surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Roncancio in America

Roncancio is the 109258th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Roncancio surname appeared 162 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 Roncancio.

We can also compare 2010 data for Roncancio 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 Roncancio

The surname RONCANCIO has its origins in the Iberian Peninsula, specifically in the regions of Spain and Portugal. Tracing back to the 13th century, it is believed to have derived from the Spanish word "ronco," which translates to "hoarse" or "husky." This could suggest a connection to someone with a distinctive voice or perhaps a reference to a profession or occupation involving vocal projection.

The earliest documented instances of the surname RONCANCIO can be found in various medieval records from the Kingdom of Castile and the Crown of Aragon. In the 14th century, a certain Juan Roncancio was recorded as a landowner in the city of Toledo, while a family bearing the name Roncancio was mentioned in a census conducted in the town of Segovia during the reign of King Alfonso XI.

As the name spread throughout the Iberian Peninsula, variations in spelling emerged, such as Roncansio, Roncanço, and Roncancho. These variations were likely influenced by regional dialects and phonetic shifts over time.

In the 16th century, a notable figure named Diego Roncancio gained recognition as a skilled architect who contributed to the construction of several prominent churches and monasteries in Seville. His legacy can be seen in the intricate stonework and architectural details that adorn these historic structures.

During the Age of Exploration, the RONCANCIO surname found its way to the Americas as Spanish and Portuguese explorers and settlers ventured across the Atlantic Ocean. One such individual was Hernán Roncancio, a conquistador who accompanied Hernán Cortés in the conquest of Mexico in the early 1500s.

In the realm of literature, the 17th-century Spanish poet and playwright, Juan Roncancio y Mendoza, gained recognition for his works that celebrated the beauty of the Andalusian countryside and explored themes of love and longing.

As the centuries passed, the RONCANCIO surname continued to spread across continents, carried by individuals seeking new opportunities and adventures. Notable bearers of the name include María Roncancio, a renowned operatic soprano from Argentina who captivated audiences in the early 20th century, and Álvaro Roncancio, a Colombian diplomat and statesman who played a pivotal role in negotiating peace agreements during the country's internal conflicts in the late 20th century.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Roncancio

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

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

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