Jose Roybal

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Jose Roybal — Hebrew
920K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Jose Roybal is a name that combines Hebrew origins. The first name Jose is a masculine given name of Hebrew origin. Jose is the English transliteration of the Hebrew and Aramaic name Yose, which is etymologically linked to Yosef or Joseph. Given name Jose Balagtas, Filipino film director Jose Baxter (born 1992), English footballer Jose Davis (born 1978), American football player Jose Glover (died 1638), English minister and pioneer of the printing press in the New World Jose Kaimlett (1941–2018), Indian presbyter and missionary Jose Kattukkaran (born 1950), Indian politician Jose Kurushinkal, Indian cricket umpire Jose Kusugak (1950–2011), Inuk politician Jose Lambert (born 1941), Belgian professor Jose K. The surname Roybal: Roibal, also spelled Roybal and Ruibal, is a Galician surname, later introduced into the Americas. It has its origin in the hamlet of Ruibal, in the municipality of Moraña, Galicia, Spain where 3% of the inhabitants are surnamed Ruibal. In Galicia, the surname is in use at least since the 14th century. In the Americas, the name first appears in documents dating to around 1675. One of the first recorded instances is that of Ignacio Roibal, a soldier who traveled with Don Diego de Vargas to reconquer the city of Santa Fe, New Mexico from the Native Americans after the Pueblo Revolt of 1680. Jose is a well-known first name, carried by approximately 920K people globally, with the highest concentration in United States. The name Jose reached peak popularity in the 1970s, reflecting the naming trends of that era.

Etymology & Origin

First Name: Jose

Hebrew

Jose is the English transliteration of the Hebrew and Aramaic name Yose, which is etymologically linked to Yosef or Joseph. Given name Jose Balagtas, Filipino film director Jose Baxter (born 1992), English footballer Jose Davis (born 1978), American football player Jose Glover (died 1638), English minister and pioneer of the printing press in the New World Jose Kaimlett (1941–2018), Indian presbyter and missionary Jose Kattukkaran (born 1950), Indian politician Jose Kurushinkal, Indian cricket umpire Jose Kusugak (1950–2011), Inuk politician Jose Lambert (born 1941), Belgian professor Jose K.

Surname: Roybal

Spanish

Roibal, also spelled Roybal and Ruibal, is a Galician surname, later introduced into the Americas. It has its origin in the hamlet of Ruibal, in the municipality of Moraña, Galicia, Spain where 3% of the inhabitants are surnamed Ruibal. In Galicia, the surname is in use at least since the 14th century. In the Americas, the name first appears in documents dating to around 1675. One of the first recorded instances is that of Ignacio Roibal, a soldier who traveled with Don Diego de Vargas to reconquer the city of Santa Fe, New Mexico from the Native Americans after the Pueblo Revolt of 1680.

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Geographic Distribution

The first name Jose is distributed across the globe, with the highest concentrations in the following countries:

United States 51%
United Kingdom 27%
Australia 12%
Canada 9%

Popularity Over Time

Popularity of the name Jose by decade, based on birth registration data:

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Notable People Named Jose Roybal

People listed above share this name. Listed for informational purposes only. Source: Wikipedia.

Numerology

According to Pythagorean numerology, each letter in a name carries a numerical value. Here are the key numbers for Jose Roybal:

5
Expression Number

Freedom and adaptability. A dynamic, versatile personality that embraces change and seeks new experiences.

9
Soul Urge Number

Compassion and humanitarianism. A generous, idealistic nature with a sincere desire to improve the world.

5
Personality Number

Freedom and adaptability. A dynamic, versatile personality that embraces change and seeks new experiences.

Numerology is a cultural tradition for exploring symbolism in names. Results are for entertainment purposes.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the origin of the first name Jose?
The first name Jose originates from Hebrew. Jose is the English transliteration of the Hebrew and Aramaic name Yose, which is etymologically linked to Yosef or Joseph. Given name Jose Balagtas, Filipino film director Jose Baxter (born 1992), English footballer Jose Davis (born 1978), American football player Jose Glover (died 1638), English minister and pioneer of the printing press in the New World Jose Kaimlett (1941–2018), Indian presbyter and missionary Jose Kattukkaran (born 1950), Indian politician Jose Kurushinkal, Indian cricket umpire Jose Kusugak (1950–2011), Inuk politician Jose Lambert (born 1941), Belgian professor Jose K.
When was Jose most popular?
The name Jose reached its peak popularity during the 1970s.
What is the origin of the surname Roybal?
The surname Roybal originates from Spanish. Roibal, also spelled Roybal and Ruibal, is a Galician surname, later introduced into the Americas. It has its origin in the hamlet of Ruibal, in the municipality of Moraña, Galicia, Spain where 3% of the inhabitants are surnamed Ruibal. In Galicia, the surname is in use at least since the 14th century. In the Americas, the name first appears in documents dating to around 1675. One of the first recorded instances is that of Ignacio Roibal, a soldier who traveled with Don Diego de Vargas to reconquer the city of Santa Fe, New Mexico from the Native Americans after the Pueblo Revolt of 1680.
What are the origins of the name Jose Roybal?
The name Jose Roybal combines two different traditions: the first name Jose has Hebrew roots, while the surname Roybal originates from Spanish.
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