SpainThe 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.
The surname Riojas was first found in the region of La Rioja, in Northern Castile.
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Spelling variations of this family name include: Riojas, Riojana and others.
Con la Reconquista guerra con la que los cristianos bajo las órdenes del rey Fernando y la reina Isabel reconquistaron a España y expulsaron a los musulmanes invasores en el año 1492. Dentro de estos...
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In 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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