Explore the Family Name Rojo
The meaning of Rojo
1. Spanish: nickname for someone with red hair, from rojo ‘red’ (from Latin russeus). 2. Galician: habitational name from a Castilianized form of either of two places called O Roxo, in Lugo province, Galicia (Spain). Some characteristic forenames: Spanish Jesus, Jose, Manuel, Mario, Angel, Eduardo, Francisco, Gustavo, Juan, Miguel, Carlos, Fernando.
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How common is the last name Rojo in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Rojo has increased noticeably between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Rojo ranked 4,597 among all surnames but climbed up to 3,479 in 2010, marking a positive change by 24.32%. The count of individuals with the Rojo surname also saw a significant rise within this period, increasing from 7,062 to 10,275, an impressive 45.5% growth. Consequently, the proportion per 100,000 people also grew from 2.62 to 3.48, indicating a 32.82% increase.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #4,597 | #3,479 | 24.32% |
| Count | 7,062 | 10,275 | 45.5% |
| Proportion per 100k | 2.62 | 3.48 | 32.82% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Rojo
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that most individuals with the Rojo surname identify as Hispanic. The percentage of those identifying as Hispanic increased slightly from 90.53% to 92.50%, a 2.18% change. The number of people identified as Black also increased modestly from 0.17% to 0.23%, a 35.29% change. Notably, there was a decrease in the number of individuals identifying as White, Asian/Pacific Islander, and American Indian and Alaskan Native, dropping by 27.48%, 6.99%, and 7.41% respectively. Those recognizing themselves as belonging to two or more races decreased significantly, from 0.42% to 0.19%, a sharp 54.76% drop.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 90.53% | 92.5% | 2.18% |
| White | 5.75% | 4.17% | -27.48% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 2.86% | 2.66% | -6.99% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.27% | 0.25% | -7.41% |
| Black | 0.17% | 0.23% | 35.29% |
| Two or More Races | 0.42% | 0.19% | -54.76% |
Rojo ancestry composition
23andMe computes an ancestry breakdown for each customer. People may have ancestry from just one population or they may have ancestry from several populations. The most commonly-observed ancestry found in people with the surname Rojo is Spanish & Portuguese, which comprises 41.6% of all ancestry found in people with the surname. The next two most common ancestries are Indigenous American (27.9%) and British & Irish (9.9%). Additional ancestries include Filipino & Austronesian, French & German, Italian, Eastern European, and Senegambian & Guinean.
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| ANCESTRY BREAKDOWN | COMPOSITION |
|---|---|
| Spanish & Portuguese | 41.6% |
| Indigenous American | 27.9% |
| British & Irish | 9.9% |
| Other | 20.5% |
Possible origins of the surname Rojo
Your DNA provides clues about where your recent ancestors may have lived. Having many distant relatives in the same location suggests that you may all share common ancestry there. Locations with many distant relatives can also be places where people have migrated recently, such as large cities. If a large number of individuals who share your surname have distant relatives in a specific area, it could indicate a connection between your surname and that location, stemming from either recent ancestral ties or migration.
Based on 23andMe data, people with last name Rojo have recent ancestry locations all within Mexico.
| RECENT ANCESTRY Location | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Coahuila, Mexico | 67.60% |
| Sinaloa, Mexico | 67.60% |
| Baja California, Mexico | 67.60% |
| Aguascalientes, Mexico | 67.60% |
| Chihuahua, Mexico | 67.60% |
What Rojo haplogroups can tell you
Haplogroups are genetic population groups that share a common ancestor on either your paternal or maternal line. These paternal and maternal haplogroups shed light on your genetic ancestry and help tell the story of your family.
The top paternal haplogroup of people with the surname Rojo is J-M304, which is predominantly found among people with European ancestry. Haplogroup J-M304 is descended from haplogroup J-M304. Other common haplogroups include R-P311 and I-M170, which are predominantly found among people with European and European ancestry. Other surnames with similar common haplogroups are: Vergara, Castellon, Benavidez, De Jesus, Teran, Aldana, Corrales, Roldan, Miguel, De La Cruz.
The most common maternal haplogroups of people with Rojo surname are: A2, H, B2. These most commonly trace back to individuals of European ancestry.
Paternal Haplogroup Origins J-M304
Your paternal lineage may be linked to some of the first farmers
It was in the heart of the Middle East, soon after the Ice Age drew to a close 12,500 years ago, that humans first learned to domesticate cereals and livestock and completely transformed their way of life. They began to live more sedentary lives in closer proximity to one another. With greater resources, cultures in the Fertile Crescent made technological advances more rapidly than ever before. Farming was such a successful strategy that populations boomed, sparking waves of migration into Europe about 8,000 years ago. Men bearing haplogroup J were among the drivers of this innovation, and were also among the first waves to spread the new technology across the continents.
Your maternal lineage may be linked to some of the first Americans
Though the Ice Age was beginning to retreat when your A2 ancestors first entered North America, there were still massive barriers blocking their way. Glaciers and inhospitable climate covered much of the continent, blocking entry into the interior. Nonetheless, researchers have found evidence that a wave of American founders migrated over 13,000 kilometers to reach southern Chile in only 2,000 years, a blink of an eye in the story of human migration! Their highway to the south was the coast of the Pacific, stocked with fish, diverse marine mammals, and other valuable resources in the rich kelp forests of the upper latitudes and in the abundant fresh-water rivers near the equator. Because of this rapid movement south, the A2 haplogroup and its diverse branches are found throughout North and South America.
What do people with the surname Rojo have in common?
Spoiler alert: it's complicated. People with the same last name are usually no more genetically similar than a randomly sampled group of people from the same population. That said, people with the same surname are more likely to have similar ancestries than randomly sampled individuals. The reason is the tendency of people with similar cultural or geographical backgrounds to preferentially mate with one another. That's why people who share a surname may be more likely to share traits and tendencies in common than people within the general population. Check out the percentages below to see the prevalences of tastes, habits, and traits of people with your surname compared with prevalences among 23andMe users.
Preferences
Chocolate Ice Cream
Prefers chocolate flavored ice cream over other flavors.
"Rojo" Surname 16.3%
23andMe Users 41.3%
Traits
Misophonia
When sounds made by others, like the sound of chewing or yawning, provoke strong emotional reactions in an individual.
"Rojo" Surname 21.4%
23andMe Users 27.9%
Habits
Sugary Drink
Drinks one or more sugary drinks per day.
"Rojo" Surname 13.6%
23andMe Users 21.1%
Wellness
Migraine
A severe headache characterized by intense pain, sensitivity to light and sound, and often accompanied by nausea and vomiting.
"Rojo" Surname 12.7%
23andMe Users 16.4%
Are health conditions linked to the last name Rojo?
The short answer is that, if there is an association between surname and health, it's usually more about your ancestry than your name. Individuals with a given surname are no more genetically similar than the general population but often have similar ancestries. The populations of people associated with those shared ancestries often have sets of genetic variations, also known as alleles, in common. Some of those alleles are associated with a greater likelihood of developing certain diseases.
Disease variant frequency by ancestry
Disease allele frequencies in populations associated with the surname Rojo are shown below. Important Note: not everyone with a disease allele will develop these health condition