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

Render, 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 Render surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Render in America

Render is the 10924th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Render surname appeared 2,913 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 1 people would have the surname Render.

We can also compare 2010 data for Render 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 Render

The surname Render originates from England and dates back to the 13th century. It is derived from the Old English word "rendan" or "rendre", meaning "to render" or "to give back". The name likely referred to an occupation or a person who collected rents or taxes on behalf of a landowner or the Crown.

In the Hundred Rolls of 1273, one of the earliest records of English surnames, the name appears as "le Rendar" and "le Rendur". These early spellings suggest the name was initially an occupational descriptor before evolving into a hereditary surname.

The Render surname is found in various historical documents from medieval England, including the Pipe Rolls of 1195, which record a "Robert le Rendar" from Oxfordshire. In the Subsidy Rolls of 1327, a "John le Rendour" is listed in Somerset, indicating the name's presence in different regions.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the Render surname is that of William Render, born in Gloucestershire around 1350. Another notable early bearer of the name was John Render, a merchant from London who lived in the late 15th century.

During the Tudor period, the Render family established themselves as landowners in various counties, including Norfolk and Suffolk. Sir Thomas Render (1510-1578) was a prominent member of this family and served as a member of Parliament for Norfolk.

In the 17th century, the Render surname gained recognition with the birth of Thomas Render (1625-1688), an English clergyman and author who wrote several theological works. Another notable figure was William Render (1640-1701), a renowned engraver and cartographer from London.

Moving to the 18th century, we find John Render (1720-1789), an English antiquarian and topographer who authored a detailed survey of Hampshire. In the same period, Elizabeth Render (1735-1801) gained recognition as a successful novelist and playwright.

As the centuries progressed, the Render surname continued to be associated with various professions and individuals, reflecting its enduring presence in English history.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Render

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

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

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