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

Rendo, 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 Rendo surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Rendo in America

Rendo is the 91221st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Rendo surname appeared 202 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 Rendo.

We can also compare 2010 data for Rendo 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 Rendo

The surname RENDO is of Italian origin, first appearing in historical records during the 14th century. It is believed to have originated from the northern Italian region of Veneto, specifically in the provinces of Treviso and Verona. The name is derived from the Latin word "rendere," which means "to return" or "to render."

In its early forms, the name was often spelled as "Rendone" or "Rendoni," reflecting the Italian tradition of adding the suffix "-one" or "-oni" to denote ancestry or family lineage. One of the earliest recorded instances of the name is found in a 1382 census record from the city of Treviso, where a certain "Bartholomeus Rendone" is listed as a resident.

The RENDO surname is closely associated with the town of Montebelluna, located in the province of Treviso. Historical documents from the 15th century mention several members of the RENDO family holding prominent positions within the local government and clergy of Montebelluna. Among them was Giovanni Battista RENDO (1459-1522), who served as the town's podestà (chief magistrate) in the late 15th century.

During the Renaissance period, the RENDO name gained further recognition through the works of the painter and architect Francesco RENDO (1487-1557). Born in Treviso, Francesco was commissioned to design several notable buildings in Venice, including the Church of San Giobbe and the Palazzo Grimani.

In the 17th century, the RENDO family expanded beyond the Veneto region, with branches establishing themselves in other parts of Italy. One notable figure from this period was Antonio RENDO (1624-1692), a Jesuit priest and theologian from Naples who authored several influential works on Catholic doctrine.

As the RENDO surname spread across Italy, it also found its way to other parts of Europe and the Americas through migration. In the 19th century, a branch of the RENDO family settled in Argentina, where they became prominent landowners and businessmen. One of the most notable figures from this line was Matías RENDO (1838-1912), a successful entrepreneur and philanthropist in Buenos Aires.

Throughout its history, the RENDO surname has been carried by individuals from various walks of life, including artists, politicians, clergy members, and entrepreneurs. While its origins can be traced back to the northern Italian region of Veneto, the name has since become a part of the cultural fabric of many countries around the world.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Rendo

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

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

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