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

Rendón, 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 Rendón surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Rendón in America

Rendón is the 1778th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Rendón surname appeared 20,143 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 7 people would have the surname Rendón.

We can also compare 2010 data for Rendón 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 Rendón

The surname Rendon has its origins in Spain, specifically in the Basque Country region. The name is believed to have derived from the Basque word "renda," which means "rent" or "income." This suggests that the original bearers of the surname may have been associated with the collection or management of rents or incomes, potentially as landowners or administrators.

The earliest recorded instances of the Rendon surname can be traced back to the 14th century in various regions of northern Spain, including Navarre and Vizcaya (Biscay). The name appears in historical records and documents from this period, indicating its widespread use among Basque and Spanish families.

In the late 15th century, the Rendon surname gained prominence when Alonso de Rendon, a Spanish conquistador, participated in the conquest of Mexico alongside Hernán Cortés. Alonso de Rendon (c. 1490-1542) was a military commander and one of the first Spanish settlers in the New World.

Another notable figure bearing the Rendon surname was Juan Rendon de Posada (1558-1622), a Spanish poet and cleric from Córdoba. He is known for his religious poetry and his role as a chaplain in the Spanish Armada during the Anglo-Spanish War.

In the 17th century, the Rendon surname appeared in various localities across Spain, including Andalusia and Extremadura. One prominent individual from this era was Pedro Rendon de Silva (1590-1667), a Spanish nobleman and military commander who served as the Governor of Galicia and Captain General of the Kingdom of Valencia.

During the 18th and 19th centuries, the Rendon surname spread to other parts of Europe and the Americas, primarily due to Spanish colonization and migration. One notable figure from this period was José María Rendon (1789-1855), a Chilean politician and military leader who played a crucial role in the Chilean War of Independence against Spain.

The Rendon surname has also been associated with several place names in Spain, such as Rendón (a municipality in the province of Málaga) and Rendon de Esgueva (a village in the province of Valladolid). These place names may have influenced the spelling and pronunciation of the surname in different regions.

Overall, the surname Rendon has a rich history rooted in the Basque Country of Spain, with connections to various professions, military endeavors, and literary pursuits throughout the centuries. Its widespread distribution across Spain and its colonies in the Americas has contributed to its global presence today.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Rendón

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

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

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