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

Royo, 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 Royo surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Royo in America

Royo is the 67126th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Royo surname appeared 294 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 Royo.

We can also compare 2010 data for Royo 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 Royo

The surname ROYO originated in Spain, likely emerging during the medieval period. It is believed to be derived from the Spanish word "roya," which means "rust" or "reddish-brown color." This suggests that the name may have initially referred to someone with reddish-brown hair or complexion.

One of the earliest known references to the ROYO surname can be found in the records of the Monastery of San Millán de la Cogolla in La Rioja, Spain, dating back to the 12th century. The name appeared in various forms, such as "Royo," "Roygo," and "Rojyo," reflecting the linguistic evolution of the time.

During the 13th century, the ROYO surname was documented in several towns and villages across Aragon, a region in northeastern Spain. This includes references to individuals like Pedro Royo, who lived in the town of Zaragoza around 1270.

In the 14th century, the ROYO family gained prominence in the city of Valencia, where they held influential positions within the local government and trade guilds. One notable figure was Ramón Royo, a wealthy merchant and city councilor who lived from 1325 to 1398.

The ROYO surname is also associated with several place names in Spain, such as Royo Viejo and Royo Nuevo, both located in the province of Soria. These place names likely derived from individuals bearing the ROYO surname who settled in those areas.

Throughout history, there have been several notable individuals with the ROYO surname, including:

1. Miguel Royo y Gómez (1828-1900), a Spanish politician and lawyer who served as the Minister of Justice in the late 19th century.
2. José Royo Villanova (1895-1961), a prominent Spanish neurologist and psychiatrist known for his contributions to the study of cerebral tumors.
3. Rafael Royo (1908-2001), a Spanish painter and sculptor renowned for his works in the cubist and surrealist styles.
4. Antonio Royo Marín (1883-1975), a Spanish theologian and influential figure in the Catholic Church, known for his writings on moral theology.
5. Jesús Royo (born 1980), a contemporary Spanish actor and filmmaker who has appeared in several television series and films.

The ROYO surname has been carried by individuals from various walks of life, including scholars, artists, politicians, and religious figures, reflecting its diverse presence throughout Spanish history.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Royo

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

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

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