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

Rando, 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 Rando surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Rando in America

Rando is the 17258th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Rando surname appeared 1,641 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 1 people would have the surname Rando.

We can also compare 2010 data for Rando 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 Rando

The surname Rando has its origins in Italy, deriving from the Latin word "randus," meaning "stutterer" or "one who speaks with difficulty." It is believed to have emerged as a descriptive nickname during the Middle Ages, likely referring to someone who had a speech impediment or difficulty in communicating clearly.

The earliest recorded instances of the name Rando can be traced back to the 13th century in various regions of Italy, particularly in the northern regions of Lombardy and Veneto. In the city of Venice, there are records of a family named Rando residing there as early as the 14th century.

One of the earliest known references to the name Rando can be found in the "Liber Matricularum" (Book of Matriculations) of the University of Bologna, which dates back to the late 13th century. This document lists several students with the surname Rando, indicating that the name was already well-established in that region at the time.

Throughout history, there have been several notable individuals bearing the surname Rando. One of the earliest was Giovanni Rando, a renowned philosopher and theologian who lived in the late 15th century. He was born in Verona and taught at the University of Padua, where he gained recognition for his works on Aristotelian philosophy.

In the 16th century, there was a family of architects and builders in Genoa known as the Rando family. They were responsible for the construction of several notable buildings in the city, including the Chiesa del Gesù (Church of Jesus) and the Palazzo Doria-Tursi, which now serves as the city's town hall.

Another prominent figure with the surname Rando was Antonio Rando, a 17th-century Venetian painter known for his religious works and portraits. His paintings can be found in various churches and galleries throughout Venice and the surrounding regions.

In the realm of literature, the name Rando is associated with Giambattista Rando, an 18th-century Italian writer and poet. He was born in Padua and is best known for his satirical works and critiques of Italian society during that period.

Jumping forward to the 19th century, there was a notable Italian politician named Giuseppe Rando, who served as a member of the Chamber of Deputies (the lower house of the Italian parliament) and was actively involved in the Italian unification movement.

These are just a few examples of individuals bearing the surname Rando throughout history, showcasing the name's deep roots in Italy and its presence across various fields and eras.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Rando

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

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 Rando 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 Rando 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 Rando was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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