Explore the Family Name Rijo
The meaning of Rijo
Portuguese and Spanish (Canary Islands; of Portuguese origin): nickname from rijo ‘tough, strong’. This surname is most common in the Dominican Republic.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Rijo in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Rijo has increased from 2000 to 2010. It moved up in rank from 36,716 in 2000 to 27,081 in 2010, indicating an increase in popularity by approximately 26.24%. The count of individuals with this surname also rose during this period, from 574 to 894, a significant growth of 55.75%. Consequently, for every 100,000 people, the presence of this surname enhanced from 0.21 to 0.3, marking a rise of 42.86%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #36,716 | #27,081 | 26.24% |
| Count | 574 | 894 | 55.75% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.21 | 0.3 | 42.86% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Rijo
With respect to ethnicity, data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows changes over the decade from 2000 to 2010. The Hispanic ethnicity maintains the majority with this surname, inching slightly upward from 89.55% to 90.72%. The White ethnicity saw a small decrease from 7.67% to 7.27%. The percentage of Black individuals with the Rijo surname registered a sharp drop, going from 1.22% to 0.56%. On the other hand, there was a negligible representation of Asian/Pacific Islander in 2010 compared to none in 2000. People identifying as two or more races were represented in 2000 but were absent in the 2010 data. The American Indian and Alaskan Native category remained at zero for both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 89.55% | 90.72% | 1.31% |
| White | 7.67% | 7.27% | -5.22% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 1.01% | 0% |
| Black | 1.22% | 0.56% | -54.1% |
| Two or More Races | 0.87% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |