Riojas History, Family Crest & Coats of ArmsThe noble Spanish surname Riojas, is of toponymic origin, deriving from a place name where the original bearer resided or held land. The surname Riojas thus means "one who hailed from La Rioja."The region of La Rioja takes its name from the river Oja which flows through it. Over time, the Spanish word "rio," or "river," became fused with the name of the river, resulting in Rioja. Early Origins of the Riojas familyThe surname Riojas was first found in the region of La Rioja, in Northern Castile. Early History of the Riojas familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Riojas research. Another 117 words (8 lines of text) covering the years 1583, 1659 and 1690 are included under the topic Early Riojas History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Riojas Spelling VariationsSpelling variations of this family name include: Riojas, Riojana and others. Early Notables of the Riojas familyAnother 37 words (3 lines of text) are included under the topic Early Riojas Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Riojas RankingIn the United States, the name Riojas is the 6,062nd most popular surname with an estimated 4,974 people with that name. 1
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