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Rivera Family History
Rivera Genealogy & Family TreeRivera is a Spanish name first found in Castile, Spain, in Medieval times. The first Rivera on record was Lord of the Castle of Rivera, Gonzolo Lopez de Rivera, in the 13th Century. It comes from the Castilian word rivera, meaning “riverbank,” and referred to those who lived near a river. Roots for this name can also be found in Italy, France, and the Philippines. It is the 59th most common surname in the United States.
Other spellings include “Ribera,” “Ribeira,” “Riviere,” “Rivero,” “Riva,” Ribo,” “Ribero,” and “Ribeiro.” Notable people with the surname include American talk show host Geraldo Rivera, Columbian actress and dancer Chita Rivera (Westside Story, Bye Bye Birdie, Sweet Charity), and American actress Naya Rivera (Glee, The Royal Family, the Bernie Mac Show). The first Rivera to come to America was Jacob Rodriguez Rivera in New York in 1746.
Rivera Birth Records
- Name Birth Date Death Date Location
- María Micaela Rivera Rivera -- --, 1780 December 0, 1834 Puerto Rico
- Ma. Leonor Rivera -- --, 1821 January 6, 1812
- Anastacia Rivera -- --, 1912 October 31, 1974 Texas
- Pablo Rivera -- --, 1906 November 0, 1978 Texas
- Juan Guerra Rivera -- --, 1914 August 28, 1995 Texas
Rivera Death Records
- Name Birth Date Death Date Location
- Mariano Serrano Rivera -- --, 1937 January 18, 1996 New York
- Marie A. Rivera -- --, 1927 February 12, 1998 Colorado
- Blas Rivera -- --, 1858 October 5, 1937
- Gustavo Rivera -- --, 1919 December 0, 1980
- Maria Rivera -- --, 1931 May 21, 1991
