ribas

Ribas is a surname of Iberian origin that also appears as a toponym in parts of the Iberian Peninsula and in regions settled by Iberian populations. The name is commonly understood as toponymic, deriving from places named Ribas, or from the Romance word riba meaning bank, shore, or riverbank, with the suffix -as forming a place-based designation.

In Spain and Portugal, Ribas has a long history as a family name. Through migration and colonization, the surname spread to many Latin American countries, including Argentina, Brazil, Chile, and Mexico, where it is carried by people across a range of professions, including sports, the arts, science, and public life.

Ribas can also occur as a toponym in local geography, used for neighborhoods, land parcels, or settlements associated with a river, coast, or riverbank. In genealogical and historical records, Ribas may appear alongside related forms such as Riba, reflecting regional spelling and linguistic variation.

Variants of the name exist in different languages and regions, and Ribas is today found in diverse populations around the world. In genealogical research, the surname can appear in civil registries, church records, and immigration documents in Iberian-speaking communities and their descendants, helping trace Iberian ancestry and migration patterns.