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

Sánchez-Rivera, 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 Sánchez-Rivera surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Sánchez-Rivera in America

Sánchez-Rivera is the 85357th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Sánchez-Rivera surname appeared 219 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 Sánchez-Rivera.

The history of the last name Sánchez-Rivera

The surname SANCHEZRIVERA is a double-barreled Spanish surname, originating from the Iberian Peninsula in the medieval period. The first component, Sanchez, is a patronymic name derived from the personal name Sancho, which itself comes from the Latin name Sanctius, meaning "holy" or "saintly." The second component, Rivera, refers to someone who lived near a river or stream, originating from the Spanish word "ribera," meaning "riverbank."

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname Sanchez can be found in the Codex Calixtinus, a 12th-century manuscript from the Cathedral of Santiago de Compostela in Galicia, Spain. This document mentions a certain "Domingo Sanchez" who was a pilgrim to the shrine of St. James the Great.

In the 13th century, during the Reconquista period, several prominent individuals bore the surname Sanchez. One notable figure was Rodrigo Sanchez, a military commander who played a significant role in the conquest of Seville in 1248.

The Rivera component of the surname has its roots in various place names throughout Spain, such as Rivera del Fresno in the province of Badajoz and Rivera de Gata in the province of Cáceres. It is believed that the earliest bearers of this surname were likely from these areas.

In the 14th century, a document from the archives of the Kingdom of Aragon mentions a "Juan Sanchez de la Rivera," indicating the combination of the two surnames into the double-barreled form.

Over the centuries, several notable individuals have borne the surname SANCHEZRIVERA, including:

1. Francisco Sanchez Rivera (1564-1627), a Spanish philosopher and humanist known for his works on natural philosophy and metaphysics.

2. Alonso Sanchez Rivera (1680-1744), a Spanish soldier and explorer who served as the governor of Texas from 1730 to 1734.

3. María Sanchez Rivera (1786-1853), a Mexican revolutionary and activist who fought for independence from Spain.

4. José Sanchez Rivera (1811-1891), a Venezuelan poet and playwright, considered one of the pioneers of romantic literature in his country.

5. Emilio Sanchez Rivera (1900-1976), a Mexican artist and muralist, known for his works depicting indigenous Mexican culture and traditions.

It is important to note that the double-barreled surname SANCHEZRIVERA is most commonly found in Spain, Mexico, and other Spanish-speaking regions of the Americas, reflecting the influence of Spanish colonization and migration patterns.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Sánchez-Rivera

We also have some data on the ancestry of people with the surname Sánchez-Rivera.

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 Sánchez-Rivera 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 Sánchez-Rivera was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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