2000
#15,146
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 1,786
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.66
Rare Last name
Redondo
Derived from the Spanish word meaning "round," referring to someone who lived near a round object or in a circular area.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 2,746 Americans carry the last name Redondo. That puts it at #12,385 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.80 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 124,819 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Redondo 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
2.7K
1 in 124,819
Census rank
#12,385
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.8
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
2.4K
rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 2,395 bearers of the surname Redondo in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.80 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 12385th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Redondo, the largest self-reported group is Hispanic at 80.2%. The next largest groups are White (12.1%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (6.6%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Redondo
The surname Redondo has its origins in Spain, specifically in the regions of Andalusia and Extremadura. The name is derived from the Spanish word "redondo," which means "round" or "circular." This suggests that the name may have been initially given to someone who lived near a circular or rounded geographical feature, such as a hill or a bend in a river.
The earliest recorded instances of the Redondo surname date back to the 13th century. One notable example is Juan Redondo, a Spanish nobleman and military leader who fought in the Reconquista against the Moors in the late 13th century. Another early record is found in the Libro de la Montería, a 14th-century hunting treatise commissioned by King Alfonso XI of Castile, which mentions a place called "Redondo" in the province of Badajoz.
During the 15th and 16th centuries, the Redondo surname began to spread throughout Spain and the Spanish colonies in the Americas. One prominent individual was Pedro Redondo, a Spanish conquistador who participated in the conquest of Peru under Francisco Pizarro in the 1530s.
In the 17th century, the Redondo name appeared in various historical records, including the baptismal records of the Archdiocese of Seville. One notable figure from this period was Tomás Redondo, a Spanish painter and engraver who was active in the city of Granada in the mid-17th century.
As the Spanish empire expanded, the Redondo surname also spread to other parts of the world. In the 18th century, José Redondo was a Spanish military officer who served in the Spanish East Indies (present-day Philippines).
In the 19th century, the Redondo surname gained prominence in various fields. Manuel Redondo was a Spanish painter and lithographer who was born in Seville in 1820 and is known for his portraits and genre scenes. Augusto Redondo, born in 1879, was a Peruvian writer and journalist who played a significant role in the literary and cultural life of Lima during the early 20th century.
These examples illustrate the rich history and diverse origins of the Redondo surname, which has been carried by individuals from various walks of life throughout the centuries, spanning multiple regions and countries influenced by Spanish culture and heritage.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Redondo
Among Census respondents with the surname Redondo, the largest self-reported group is Hispanic at 80.2%. The next largest groups are White (12.1%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (6.6%).
The bar chart below shows how Redondo 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 Redondo surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- Hispanic or Latino80.2% · 1,921
- White12.1% · 290
- Asian and Pacific Islander6.6% · 157
- Two or more races0.5% · 12
- Black or African American0.4% · 10
- American Indian and Alaska Native0.2% · 5
Timeline
Historical Census data for Redondo
Redondo 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
#13,383
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 2,276
+490 bearers (+27.4%)
Per 100,000 0.77
Rank movement Up 1,763 places
2020
#12,385
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 2,395
+119 bearers (+5.2%)
Per 100,000 0.80
Rank movement Up 998 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #15,146 | 1,786 | 0.66 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #13,383 | 2,276 | 0.77 | +490 bearers (+27.4%) | Up 1,763 places |
| 2020 | #12,385 | 2,395 | 0.80 | +119 bearers (+5.2%) | Up 998 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 Redondo 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 | #13,383 | #12,385 | 7.5% |
| Count | 2,276 | 2,395 | 5.2% |
| Per 100K | 0.77 | 0.80 | 4.1% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Redondo bearers went from 2,276 to 2,395 (+5.2% change). The surname moved up 998 positions in the national ranking, going from #13,383 to #12,385.
FAQ
Redondo surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Redondo?
Name Census estimates that about 2,746 living Americans carry the surname Redondo. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 124,819 residents.
How common is Redondo?
Redondo ranks #12,385 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.80 per 100,000 residents, which is about 1 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 2,395 people with the surname Redondo. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (2,746), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.8 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.80 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 1 of them to have the surname Redondo.
Has Redondo become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Redondo went from 2,276 recorded bearers to 2,395. That is an increase of 119 (+5.2%). In the national ranking it rose from #13,383 to #12,385.
What does the Census say about the background of Redondo?
Among Census respondents with the surname Redondo, the largest self-reported group is Hispanic at 80.2%. The next largest groups are White (12.1%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (6.6%). 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?
Hispanic is the largest self-reported group for the surname Redondo in the 2020 Census, accounting for 80.2% (1,921 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Redondo appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are Hispanic (80.2%), White (12.1%), Asian/Pacific Islander (6.6%). 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 Redondo (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 Redondo mean?
Derived from the Spanish word meaning "round," referring to someone who lived near a round object or in a circular area. 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 Redondo (0.80 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 people have the last name Redondo?
For a quick modern take, check how many people are called Redondo on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org.