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

Ruivivar, 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 Ruivivar surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Ruivivar in America

Ruivivar is the 146201st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Ruivivar surname appeared 113 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 Ruivivar.

The history of the last name Ruivivar

The surname RUIVIVAR is believed to have originated in the Basque region of northern Spain and southwestern France during the Middle Ages. It is thought to be derived from the Basque words "rubi" meaning ruby and "ibar" meaning valley, potentially referring to a small ruby-rich valley or region known for mining the precious gemstone.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in a 13th century manuscript from the archives of the town of Vitoria-Gasteiz, referring to a landowner named Gonzalo Ruivivar. Another early mention appears in a 1327 deed from the village of Arrazua, listing a Pedro Ruivivar among the local residents.

The name RUIVIVAR has been associated with several notable individuals throughout history. In the 15th century, Martín Ruivivar was a renowned blacksmith from the town of Oñati, praised for his exceptional craftsmanship in forging swords and armor. Records indicate that in 1482, he was commissioned to craft a ceremonial sword for the wedding of King Ferdinand II of Aragon and Queen Isabella I of Castile.

During the 16th century, a woman named María Ruivivar gained recognition as a skilled weaver and embroiderer in the city of Pamplona. Her intricate tapestries and textiles were highly sought after by the nobility and clergy of the region.

In the 18th century, Juan Ruivivar was a respected architect who designed several churches and municipal buildings in the Basque Country, including the Santa María la Real cathedral in Vitoria-Gasteiz, which was completed in 1738.

Another prominent figure bearing the surname was Miguel Ruivivar, a 19th century writer and poet from San Sebastián. His works, which often celebrated Basque culture and traditions, were widely acclaimed and earned him a place among the literary elite of his time.

While the RUIVIVAR name has its roots in the Basque region, over the centuries, it has spread to other parts of Spain and beyond, carried by individuals who migrated or established new branches of the family. However, its earliest origins and historical significance remain deeply tied to the rugged valleys and villages of the Basque Country.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Ruivivar

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

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 Ruivivar 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.

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

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