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

Rende, 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 Rende surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Rende in America

Rende is the 32834th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Rende surname appeared 699 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 Rende.

We can also compare 2010 data for Rende 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 Rende

The surname RENDE is of Italian origin, believed to have originated in the southern regions of Italy during the medieval period. It is thought to be derived from the Italian word "rende," which translates to "yields" or "produces," suggesting a possible connection to agricultural or land-owning families.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the RENDE surname can be found in the Codex Diplomaticus Cavensis, a collection of medieval documents from the Benedictine monastery of Cava de' Tirreni in Campania, dating back to the 11th century. The name appears in various spellings, such as "Rendus" and "Rendes," indicating its long-standing presence in the region.

During the Renaissance era, the RENDE surname gained prominence with the birth of Ludovico Rende (1456-1524), a renowned Italian mathematician and astronomer. He was born in Nola, near Naples, and is credited with several significant contributions to the fields of algebra and geometry.

In the 17th century, the RENDE family produced another notable figure, Francesco Rende (1634-1701), a celebrated architect and sculptor from Naples. His most famous work is the Chiesa del Gesù Nuovo (Church of the New Jesus), a magnificent Baroque church located in the historic center of Naples.

Moving into the 19th century, the RENDE surname is associated with Giuseppe Rende (1815-1889), an Italian politician and patriot who played a significant role in the Risorgimento, the movement that led to the unification of Italy. He served as a member of the Neapolitan parliament and was a staunch supporter of Giuseppe Garibaldi's efforts to unite the Italian states.

Another prominent individual bearing the RENDE surname was Antonio Rende (1872-1945), an Italian sculptor and painter from Calabria. His works, which often depicted scenes from rural life and folklore, are celebrated for their artistic expression and cultural significance.

Throughout its history, the RENDE surname has also been associated with various place names in Italy, such as Rende, a town in the province of Cosenza, Calabria, and Rendena, a valley in the Trentino region. These place names may have influenced the origin and evolution of the surname over time.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Rende

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

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

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