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

Valderrábano, 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 Valderrábano surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Valderrábano in America

Valderrábano is the 107669th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Valderrábano surname appeared 165 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 Valderrábano.

The history of the last name Valderrábano

The surname Valderrabano has its origins in Spain, dating back to the Middle Ages. It is derived from the Spanish words "valle" meaning "valley" and "rábano" meaning "radish". The name likely originated in a particular region known for cultivating radishes in a valley.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname can be found in the 14th-century Catalan book of lineages, where a nobleman named Rodrigo Valderrabano is mentioned. This suggests that the name was already well-established among the Spanish nobility by that time.

During the 15th century, the Valderrabano family played a significant role in the Spanish Reconquista, the centuries-long campaign to drive out the Moors from the Iberian Peninsula. Juan Valderrabano (1435-1511), a renowned military strategist, was instrumental in the siege of Granada, the last Moorish stronghold in Spain.

In the 16th century, the name Valderrabano gained prominence in the literary world with the poet and playwright Hernando Valderrabano (1520-1585). His works, which celebrated the Spanish Golden Age, earned him widespread acclaim and patronage from the royal court.

Another notable figure bearing the surname was María Valderrabano (1610-1692), a pioneering educator who founded one of the first schools for girls in Madrid. Her innovative teaching methods and advocacy for female education were revolutionary for her time.

The Valderrabano name also has a connection to the Spanish colonies in the Americas. Pedro Valderrabano (1675-1742) was a Spanish explorer and cartographer who led expeditions to map the uncharted territories of present-day Mexico and California.

In the 19th century, the Valderrabano family produced several influential politicians and intellectuals. José Valderrabano (1820-1892) was a prominent lawyer and statesman who served as a minister in the Spanish government, while his cousin, Emilia Valderrabano (1829-1901), was a celebrated author and feminist who championed women's rights.

Throughout its long history, the surname Valderrabano has been associated with various regions of Spain, including Castile, Andalusia, and Catalonia. While the spelling has remained relatively consistent, variations such as Valderrábano and Valderrabanu have been documented in historical records.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Valderrábano

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

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

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