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

Reinosa, 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 Reinosa surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Reinosa in America

Reinosa is the 79075th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Reinosa surname appeared 241 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 Reinosa.

We can also compare 2010 data for Reinosa 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 Reinosa

The surname Reinosa has its origins in Spain, specifically in the northern region of Cantabria. It is believed to have emerged around the 12th or 13th century, derived from the town of Reinosa, located in the Campoo Valley of Cantabria. The town's name is thought to come from the Latin phrase "reginae caussa," meaning "cause of the queen," suggesting a connection to a historical figure or event involving a queen.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname Reinosa can be found in a 14th-century document from the Spanish town of Reinosa itself. This document mentions a local landowner named Pedro de Reinosa, who held significant property and influence in the area.

In the 15th century, the name Reinosa appeared in the records of the Spanish Inquisition, with a family of Jewish conversos (converts to Christianity) bearing this surname. This suggests that some members of the Reinosa family may have been forced to convert during the Inquisition, further solidifying the name's presence in Spanish history.

The 16th century saw the rise of a notable figure named Juan de Reinosa, a Spanish architect and sculptor who was active in the court of King Philip II. He is best known for his work on the Royal Monastery of San Lorenzo de El Escorial, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

In the 17th century, a man named Alonso de Reinosa made a mark as a Spanish playwright and poet. His works, though not widely known today, were celebrated during his lifetime and contributed to the cultural landscape of the Golden Age of Spanish literature.

The 19th century brought forth another notable individual with the surname Reinosa, namely Félix Reinosa, a Spanish military officer and politician. He served as a general in the Spanish army and held various political positions, including serving as the Minister of War in the mid-1800s.

Throughout the centuries, the Reinosa surname has also been associated with various place names in Spain, such as the municipality of Reinosa in Cantabria, as well as smaller villages and towns bearing similar names, like Reinosilla and Reinosilla de Cabuérniga.

While the surname Reinosa is not among the most common in Spain today, it has a rich history rooted in the northern regions of the country, spanning centuries and encompassing individuals from various walks of life, from landowners and artists to military leaders and politicians.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Reinosa

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

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

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