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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
- Francis Ann Rivera -- --, 1903 December 0, 1934 New Mexico
- Filomena Rivera -- --, 1903 May 18, 1977 Hawaii
- Rosa Milagros Rivera -- --, 1933 January 15, 2000
- John Rivera -- --, 1882 May 20, 1945
- Andrea Rivera -- --, 1875 December 0, 1947
Rivera Death Records
- Name Birth Date Death Date Location
- Carmen Rivera -- --, 1852
- Maria Elena Rivera -- --, 1974 June 4, 1998
- Fernando Rivera -- --, 1912 February 19, 1989 Texas
- Manuel Rivera -- --, 1960 June 17, 2010
- Refugio R. Rivera -- --, 1864 December 14, 1933 California
