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

Ruiloba, 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 Ruiloba surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Ruiloba in America

Ruiloba is the 145220th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Ruiloba surname appeared 114 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 Ruiloba.

We can also compare 2010 data for Ruiloba 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 Ruiloba

The surname RUILOBA is of Spanish origin, derived from the name of a small town located in the region of Cantabria in northern Spain. The town's name, Ruiloba, comes from the Latin phrase "rivulus lovae," which means "stream of the wolf."

The earliest known record of the surname RUILOBA dates back to the 13th century, when it was mentioned in a document from the town of Ruiloba. In this document, a man named Pedro Ruiloba was listed as a landowner in the area.

During the medieval period, the RUILOBA family was known to be prominent in the region of Cantabria. In the 15th century, a member of the family named Juan Ruiloba was a respected scholar and writer who authored several works on the history and culture of the region.

In the 16th century, the RUILOBA name gained further prominence when a member of the family, Diego Ruiloba, served as a captain in the Spanish Armada during the attempted invasion of England in 1588.

One of the most famous individuals with the surname RUILOBA was Rodrigo Ruiloba (1615-1678), a Spanish painter who was renowned for his religious works and portraits. His paintings can be found in churches and museums throughout Spain.

Another notable person with the RUILOBA surname was Juana Ruiloba (1720-1798), a Spanish nun who was known for her work in educating young women in the region of Cantabria. She founded several schools and convents during her lifetime.

In the 19th century, a man named Lucio Ruiloba (1832-1904) gained fame as a successful businessman and philanthropist in the city of Santander, the capital of Cantabria. He donated a significant portion of his wealth to various charitable organizations and helped establish several schools and hospitals in the region.

While the RUILOBA surname is primarily associated with Spain, particularly the region of Cantabria, it has also spread to other parts of the world through migration and immigration. However, the earliest recorded examples of the name can be traced back to the town of Ruiloba in northern Spain.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Ruiloba

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

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

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