Surname · Spanish origin
Rivera
Meaning
The surname Rivera means Riverbank.
Origin
Spanish
Type
toponymic
Variants
1
The origin of the surname Rivera
Rivera was given to someone who lived by a riverbank.
What kind of surname is Rivera?
Rivera is a toponymic surname, originally describing where the bearer lived or came from. It belongs to the Spanish naming tradition — you can read how Spanish surnames were formed on our Spanish last names page.
Variants & spellings of Rivera
You may also see this surname written as:
- Ribera
Other Spanish surnames
Other toponymic surnames
Family names formed the same way, from different cultures.
Frequently asked questions
What does the surname Rivera mean?
The surname Rivera means Riverbank. Rivera was given to someone who lived by a riverbank.
Where does the surname Rivera come from?
Rivera is a surname of Spanish origin.
What kind of surname is Rivera?
Rivera is a toponymic surname, originally describing where the bearer lived or came from.
What are other spellings of Rivera?
Variant spellings of Rivera include Ribera.
What are other Spanish surnames?
Other Spanish surnames include Alvarez, Castillo, Diaz, Fernandez, Flores, Garcia.