Well that makes sense. I too am looking everywhere. It's good to know the Ribeira/Ribera name is uncommon. I did read somewhere now that the Ribeiro/Ribero name came later, having something to do with wine. My next step is Barcelona records during the Catalonian Rebellion in the early 1700s. I'm going to forward you some information on some Lopes in England in the 1600s who were practicing Sephardim. One never knows. Sure would love to have you as a Sephardim mailing list subscriber!

Warmest regards,
Donalyn