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

Rovere, 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 Rovere surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Rovere in America

Rovere is the 82908th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Rovere surname appeared 227 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 Rovere.

We can also compare 2010 data for Rovere 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 Rovere

The surname Rovere originated in Italy, with its roots traced back to the 14th century. It is derived from the Italian word "rovere," which means "oak tree," suggesting a connection to a location or occupation involving oak trees or oak forests.

During the Renaissance period, the name Rovere gained prominence when Francesco della Rovere became Pope Sixtus IV in 1471. He hailed from a noble family in Savona, Italy, and his nephew Giuliano della Rovere later ascended to the papacy as Pope Julius II in 1503. These powerful figures contributed to the widespread recognition of the Rovere name.

One of the earliest recorded mentions of the surname Rovere can be found in the archives of the Republic of Genoa, dating back to the 13th century. The name is also documented in various medieval records from the regions of Liguria and Piedmont in northwestern Italy.

In the 16th century, a notable figure bearing the Rovere surname was Bartolomeo Della Rovere, an Italian nobleman and military leader who served as the Governor of Genoa from 1514 to 1522. He played a crucial role in defending the city against the invasions of the French and Spanish forces during the Italian Wars.

Another prominent individual with the Rovere name was Giulio Rovere, an Italian painter and architect who lived from 1690 to 1778. He was known for his work in the Baroque style, and his architectural designs can be found in various churches and palaces throughout Italy.

Shifting to the 19th century, Girolamo Rovere (1835-1919) was an Italian politician and statesman who served as the Prime Minister of Italy from 1887 to 1891. He played a significant role in the unification of Italy and the establishment of the Italian monarchy.

Throughout its history, the surname Rovere has been associated with various noble families, particularly in the regions of Liguria and Piedmont in Italy. While the name may have had different spellings or variations in earlier times, such as Della Rovere or Della Rovera, its connection to the oak tree and the Italian heritage remains consistent.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Rovere

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

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

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