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Surnames of great nobility as Del Rio originated in the ancient region of Spain, a culture of great importance in history.
The earliest forms of hereditary surname in Spain were the patronymic, which derive from the father's name.
In Spain, hereditary surnames were adopted according to the established rules and clear during the medieval period. The names of local origin also grew rapidly. The surnames of local origin, usually denoting ownership of a town or state.
Del Rio's family originally lived near a river
Found primarily in Asturias, an important kingdom in Medieval Spain.
Some variations of this surname are: Rios, Rios, de los Rios, Rios, de los Rios, Rio, Rio and others.
Among the prominent figures of the last name of the river are:
Dolores Del Rio: Actriz Mexicana
Andres Manuel Del Rio (1764-1849): Scientific Spanish.
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