2000
#31,658
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 690
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.26
Very Rare Last name
Randa
A surname derived from the Arabic word "rinda" meaning lush vegetation or greenery.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 814 Americans carry the last name Randa. That puts it at #34,389 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.24 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 421,074 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Randa surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
Bearers in the US
814
1 in 421,074
Census rank
#34,389
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.2
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
710
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 710 bearers of the surname Randa in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.24 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 34389th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Randa, the largest self-reported group is White at 84.2%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (11.7%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (1.5%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Randa
The surname Randa is believed to have originated in Italy, specifically in the regions of Lombardy and Piedmont. It is derived from the Italian word "randa," which means "shore" or "bank," suggesting that the name may have been associated with people who lived near the banks of a river or the shore of a lake.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Randa can be found in the historical records of the city of Milan, dating back to the 14th century. Specifically, a document from 1358 mentions a certain "Petrus de Randa," who was likely a resident of the city.
In the 15th century, the name Randa appeared in several legal documents and property records in the town of Novara, located in the Piedmont region. This suggests that the name had spread and established roots in different parts of northern Italy during this period.
Throughout the centuries, there have been several notable individuals with the surname Randa. One of the earliest recorded was Giovanni Battista Randa (1535-1599), an Italian jurist and legal scholar who served as a magistrate in the city of Turin.
Another prominent figure was Girolamo Randa (1643-1711), a Baroque painter from Milan who was known for his religious works and frescoes adorning various churches in northern Italy.
In the 19th century, Carlo Randa (1811-1888) was an Italian politician and statesman who served as a member of the parliament during the reign of King Victor Emmanuel II and played a crucial role in the unification of Italy.
The name Randa also found its way into literature, with Emilio Randa (1876-1942), an Italian novelist and playwright who wrote several works exploring the themes of love, family, and societal issues.
Lastly, one of the most notable figures with the surname Randa was Aldo Randa (1901-1967), an Italian sculptor and artist renowned for his monumental public works and sculptures in cities like Milan, Rome, and Turin.
While the surname Randa has its roots in Italy, it has since spread to other parts of the world due to migration and diaspora. However, its origins can be traced back to the banks and shores of northern Italy, where it first emerged and gained significance.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Randa
Among Census respondents with the surname Randa, the largest self-reported group is White at 84.2%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (11.7%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (1.5%).
The bar chart below shows how Randa bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Randa surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White84.2% · 598
- Hispanic or Latino11.7% · 83
- Asian and Pacific Islander1.5% · 11
- Two or more races1.5% · 11
- Black or African American0.7% · 5
- American Indian and Alaska Native0.3% · 2
Timeline
Historical Census data for Randa
Randa appears in 3 published Census surname files: 2000, 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2010
#34,390
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 659
-31 bearers (-4.5%)
Per 100,000 0.22
Rank movement Down 2,732 places
2020
#34,389
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 710
+51 bearers (+7.7%)
Per 100,000 0.24
Rank movement Up 1 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #31,658 | 690 | 0.26 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #34,390 | 659 | 0.22 | -31 bearers (-4.5%) | Down 2,732 places |
| 2020 | #34,389 | 710 | 0.24 | +51 bearers (+7.7%) | Up 1 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Randa surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #34,390 | #34,389 | 0.0% |
| Count | 659 | 710 | 7.7% |
| Per 100K | 0.22 | 0.24 | 8.0% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Randa bearers went from 659 to 710 (+7.7% change). The surname moved up 1 positions in the national ranking, going from #34,390 to #34,389.
Notable bearers
Famous people with the surname Randa
FAQ
Randa surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Randa?
Name Census estimates that about 814 living Americans carry the surname Randa. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 421,074 residents.
How common is Randa?
Randa ranks #34,389 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.24 per 100,000 residents, which is about 0 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 710 people with the surname Randa. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (814), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.24 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.24 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 0 of them to have the surname Randa.
Has Randa become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Randa went from 659 recorded bearers to 710. That is an increase of 51 (+7.7%). In the national ranking it rose from #34,390 to #34,389.
What does the Census say about the background of Randa?
Among Census respondents with the surname Randa, the largest self-reported group is White at 84.2%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (11.7%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (1.5%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
White is the largest self-reported group for the surname Randa in the 2020 Census, accounting for 84.2% (598 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Randa appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (84.2%), Hispanic (11.7%), Asian/Pacific Islander (1.5%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Randa (2000, 2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Randa mean?
A surname derived from the Arabic word "rinda" meaning lush vegetation or greenery. The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Randa (0.24 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How many Americans have the surname Randa?
HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, answers that with the living-bearer count in one glance.