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

Recino, 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 Recino surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Recino in America

Recino is the 111988th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Recino surname appeared 157 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 Recino.

We can also compare 2010 data for Recino 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 Recino

The surname RECINO is of Italian origin, originating in the northern regions of the country during the late medieval period, around the 13th or 14th century. The name is believed to be derived from the Italian word "recinto," which means "enclosure" or "fenced area," suggesting that the earliest bearers of this surname may have lived near or owned a fenced property or estate.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the RECINO surname can be found in the historical records of the city of Genoa, where a family bearing this name is mentioned in a document dated 1387. This document refers to a certain Guglielmo RECINO, who was a merchant and landowner in the area.

The RECINO surname also appears in several medieval manuscripts and records from the regions of Piedmont and Lombardy, indicating that the name was well-established in these areas during the 15th and 16th centuries. In the town of Alessandria, there are records of a noble family called RECINO who owned significant tracts of land and vineyards.

During the Renaissance period, the RECINO name gained prominence with the birth of the renowned poet and scholar, Antonio RECINO (1480-1547). Born in Verona, Antonio RECINO was celebrated for his works in both Latin and Italian, and his poetry was widely read and admired throughout Italy and Europe.

Another notable figure with the RECINO surname was Girolamo RECINO (1520-1592), a respected architect and engineer from Milan. Girolamo RECINO contributed to several important architectural projects in his hometown, including the design of the Palazzo dei Giureconsulti, a prestigious building that housed the city's law courts.

In the 17th century, the RECINO family produced several notable members, including the painter Francesco RECINO (1611-1680), whose works can be found in various churches and galleries across northern Italy. Another prominent figure from this era was Carlo RECINO (1637-1699), a renowned physician and scholar who taught at the University of Padua and made significant contributions to the field of medicine.

As the RECINO surname spread throughout Italy and beyond, it experienced variations in spelling, such as Recini, Recin, and Resino. These variations were often influenced by regional dialects and local pronunciation patterns. Additionally, some branches of the RECINO family adopted the name as a place name, such as the town of Recino in the province of Novara, suggesting a strong connection between the surname and a specific geographic location.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Recino

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

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

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