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

Roqueta, 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 Roqueta surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Roqueta in America

Roqueta is the 126765th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Roqueta surname appeared 135 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 Roqueta.

We can also compare 2010 data for Roqueta 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 Roqueta

The surname "ROQUETA" finds its origins in the Catalan-speaking regions of Spain, primarily in the area around Barcelona and the surrounding provinces. It is believed to have emerged sometime during the Middle Ages, likely between the 11th and 13th centuries.

The name "ROQUETA" is derived from the Catalan word "roca," which means "rock" or "rocky terrain." It is thought to have been initially used as a descriptive name, referring to individuals who lived near or were associated with rocky or mountainous areas. The diminutive suffix "-eta" was later added, creating the name "ROQUETA," which can be translated as "small rock" or "little rocky area."

One of the earliest documented references to the name "ROQUETA" can be found in a land registry from the year 1235, which mentions a family with this surname living in the village of Puigcerdà, located in the Pyrenees mountains of Catalonia. This record suggests that the name had already become established as a hereditary surname by that time.

During the 14th century, a notable figure with the surname "ROQUETA" was Joan Roqueta, a prominent merchant and landowner from the city of Barcelona. Records indicate that he was born around 1320 and played an influential role in the city's trade and commerce.

In the 16th century, the name "ROQUETA" appears in the writings of the renowned Catalan historian and chronicler Jeroni Pujades (1568-1635), who documented the history and families of Catalonia. Pujades mentions a family with this surname residing in the town of Vic, located in the province of Barcelona.

Another notable individual with the surname "ROQUETA" was Francesc Roqueta (1676-1741), a Catalan painter and artist who was active during the Baroque period. His works can be found in various churches and museums throughout Catalonia.

In the 19th century, the surname "ROQUETA" gained further prominence with the birth of Josep Roqueta (1812-1887), a Catalan politician and lawyer who served as the mayor of Barcelona from 1858 to 1863. He was instrumental in the city's urban development and modernization efforts during that period.

Throughout its history, the surname "ROQUETA" has maintained a strong presence in the Catalan-speaking regions of Spain, particularly in the provinces of Barcelona, Girona, and Lleida. While it is not among the most common surnames in Spain, it has nonetheless left a lasting impact on the cultural and historical fabric of Catalonia.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Roqueta

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

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

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