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

Ronero, 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 Ronero surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Ronero in America

Ronero is the 113791st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Ronero surname appeared 154 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 Ronero.

We can also compare 2010 data for Ronero 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 Ronero

The surname RONERO has its origins in Spain, dating back to the medieval era. It is a locational name derived from the Spanish municipality of Ronero, located in the province of Zamora. This small village is situated in the northwestern region of Castile and León, near the border with Portugal.

Historical records suggest that the name RONERO first appeared in the 13th century, likely referring to individuals who hailed from or had some connection to the village of Ronero. The surname's spelling has remained relatively consistent over the centuries, although variations such as Roneiros and Roneyro can be found in some early documents.

One of the earliest documented references to the RONERO surname can be found in the "Bezerro de Armas" (Book of Arms), a medieval Spanish armorial compiled in the late 13th century. This work recorded the coats of arms and heraldic devices of noble families, including those bearing the RONERO name.

In the 15th century, a notable figure named Juan RONERO (c. 1420-1489) gained prominence as a prominent merchant and landowner in the city of Seville. His successful business ventures and acquisitions of property in the region contributed to the spread and recognition of the RONERO surname.

Another individual of note was María RONERO (c. 1550-1625), a renowned poet and writer during the Spanish Golden Age. Her literary works, which often explored themes of love and spirituality, garnered critical acclaim and helped to further establish the RONERO name in the cultural sphere.

During the 16th and 17th centuries, the RONERO surname also gained prominence in the Americas, as Spanish explorers and settlers carried the name to the New World. One such individual was Diego RONERO (c. 1580-1640), a conquistador who participated in the conquest of Peru and later served as a colonial administrator in the Viceroyalty of New Spain (present-day Mexico).

By the 18th century, the RONERO surname had spread throughout Spain and its colonies, with notable figures emerging in various fields. For example, Javier RONERO (1705-1778) was a distinguished architect who designed several churches and public buildings in Madrid, while Beatriz RONERO (1720-1795) was a celebrated painter known for her portraits and religious works.

These are just a few examples of the rich history and notable individuals associated with the RONERO surname throughout the centuries. While the name originated in a small Spanish village, it has since spread and left its mark across various regions and spheres of influence.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Ronero

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

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

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