Find out how popular the last name Arrendo is in the United States and learn more about the meaning, history, and race and ethnic origin of people in America who are named Arrendo.

Arrendo, like all of the last names we have data for, is identified by the U.S. Census Bureau as a surname which has more than 100 occurrences in the United States in the Decennial Census survey. The most recent statistics we have for the Arrendo surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Arrendo in America

Arrendo is the 144141st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Arrendo surname appeared 115 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 people would have the surname Arrendo.

We can also compare 2010 data for Arrendo to data from the previous census in 2000. The table below contains all of the statistics for both years in a side-by-side comparison.

The history of the last name Arrendo

The surname Arrendo is believed to have originated in the Italian region of Tuscany during the late medieval period. It is thought to derive from the Italian word "arrendere," meaning "to surrender" or "to yield." This suggests that the name may have been given to someone who had surrendered in battle or yielded their land or property.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Arrendo can be found in a 14th-century document from the city of Florence, where a certain Giovanni Arrendo was listed as a merchant. This indicates that the name was already established in the region by that time.

In the 15th century, the Arrendo family gained prominence in the town of San Gimignano, which is known for its striking medieval towers. A wealthy landowner named Matteo Arrendo (1425-1498) commissioned the construction of one of these towers, which still stands today and bears the family's coat of arms.

During the Renaissance period, a branch of the Arrendo family settled in the Republic of Venice, where they became involved in the lucrative trade with the East. One notable figure from this branch was Marco Arrendo (1520-1587), a successful merchant who established trade routes with the Ottoman Empire.

In the late 16th century, an Arrendo family member named Giulio Arrendo (1560-1632) gained recognition as a skilled architect. He was responsible for designing several churches and palazzi in the city of Verona, including the Chiesa di San Giorgio al Palazzo.

Another famous bearer of the Arrendo name was the painter Francesco Arrendo (1675-1740), who was born in Siena and became known for his vibrant religious frescoes. His works can be found in various churches throughout Tuscany and Umbria.

While the Arrendo surname is still present in Italy today, it is considered relatively uncommon and is most prevalent in the regions of Tuscany and Umbria, reflecting its historical roots in those areas.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Arrendo

We also have some data on the ancestry of people with the surname Arrendo.

The below race categories are the modified race categories used in the Census Bureau's population estimates program. All people were categorized into six mutually exclusive racial and Hispanic origin groups:

1. White only
2. Black only
3. American Indian and Alaskan Native only
4. Asian and Pacific Islander only
5. Hispanic
6. Two or More Races

For the most recent 2010 census data, the race/ethnic origin breakdown for Arrendo was:

Note: Any fields showing (S) means the data was suppressed for privacy so that the data does not in any way identify any specific individuals.

Since we have data from the previous census in 2000, we can also compare the values to see how the popularity of Arrendo has changed in the 10 years between the two census surveys.

Data source

The last name data and ethnic breakdown of last names is sourced directly from the Decennial Census survey, conducted every 10 years by the United States Census Bureau.

The history and meaning of the name Arrendo was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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