Rovira

Rovira is a surname of Catalan origin and a toponymic name derived from places named Rovira in Catalonia. The exact etymology is not definitively established, but the name is generally linked to a geographic origin, as are many Catalan surnames.

Today the surname Rovira is most common in Catalonia and in communities abroad with Catalan or Hispanic heritage, particularly in Latin America where migration from Spain contributed to its spread. It is carried by people across various professions and regions, reflecting the broader diaspora of Catalan-speaking populations.

Notable bearers with the surname Rovira have appeared in politics, science, culture, sports, and other fields. Because Rovira is a surname rather than a single figure or entity, it does not refer to one subject but to many individuals who share the name.

In addition to being a surname, Rovira may appear in geographic or institutional names that originate from families bearing the name, such as towns, streets, or organizations established or named in honor of people named Rovira. The use of the name in such contexts underscores its historical spread from a Catalan origin to wider geographic and social contexts.