Redoble last name popularity, history, and meaning

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

Meaning of Redoble

A Spanish surname derived from the word "redoblar" meaning to double or repeat.

Redoble, 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 Redoble surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Redoble in America

Redoble is the 109758th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Redoble surname appeared 161 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 Redoble.

We can also compare 2010 data for Redoble 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.

20102000Change (%)
Rank109758129619-16.59%
Count16112128.37%
Proportion per 100k0.050.0422.22%

The history of the last name Redoble

The surname REDOBLE originates from Spain, with roots dating back to the 16th century. It is derived from the Spanish word "redoble," which means "double beat" or "roll" in reference to a drumbeat or musical rhythm. The name likely emerged from a nickname given to an ancestor who played drums or was associated with music.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the REDOBLE surname can be found in the archives of the Spanish Inquisition, where a certain Juan REDOBLE was mentioned in 1587 as a resident of Seville. This suggests that the name may have been prominent in the southern region of Andalusia during that era.

In the 17th century, the REDOBLE name appeared in various church records and municipal documents throughout Spain, particularly in the regions of Castile and Aragon. One notable individual was Pedro REDOBLE, a renowned drummer and musician who served in the royal court of King Philip IV from 1621 to 1665.

During the 18th century, the REDOBLE surname gained prominence in the Americas, as Spanish colonists and settlers carried the name to the New World. One prominent figure was Antonio REDOBLE, a military officer who played a crucial role in the defense of Havana, Cuba, against the British in 1762.

In the 19th century, the REDOBLE name was associated with several notable figures in the arts and literature. For example, María REDOBLE was a celebrated Spanish poet and writer born in 1819 in Madrid, known for her romantic verses and advocacy for women's rights. Another notable figure was Francisco REDOBLE, a renowned composer and conductor from Barcelona, born in 1841.

The 20th century saw the REDOBLE name spread further across the globe, with individuals bearing the surname making contributions in various fields. One such individual was Javier REDOBLE, a Mexican architect and urban planner born in 1901, who played a significant role in the modernization of Mexico City's infrastructure.

Throughout history, the REDOBLE surname has been carried by individuals from diverse backgrounds and professions, reflecting the rich cultural heritage and diversity of Spain and its diaspora.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Redoble

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

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 Redoble was:

Race/EthnicityPercentageTotal Occurrences
Non-Hispanic White Only13.04%21
Non-Hispanic Black Only(S)%(S)
Non-Hispanic Asian and Pacific Islander Only59.63%96
Non-Hispanic American Indian and Alaskan Native(S)%(S)
Non-Hispanic of Two or More Races8.07%13
Hispanic Origin17.39%28

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 Redoble has changed in the 10 years between the two census surveys.

20102000Change (%)
White13.04%6.61%65.45%
Black(S)%(S)%(S)%
Asian and Pacific Islander59.63%68.60%-13.99%
American Indian and Alaskan Native(S)%0.00%(S)%
Two or More Races8.07%(S)%(S)%
Hispanic17.39%22.31%-24.79%

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

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