About Rioja
The surname Rioja is of Spanish origin and is derived from the word "rioja," which refers to a type of wine produced in the La Rioja region of Spain. The name likely originated as a locational surname, indicating that the bearer was from or associated with the Rioja region. It is a relatively common surname in Spain and is often associated with individuals who have ancestral ties to the La Rioja area.
The surname Rioja is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Rioja based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
Ranking information for the surname Rioja is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Rioja in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Rioja using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.