2000
#2,165
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 15,375
First available Census row
Per 100,000 5.70
Uncommon Last name
Rendon
A Spanish habitational surname referring to someone from any of the various places named Rendón.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 22,300 Americans carry the last name Rendon. That puts it at #1,806 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 6.51 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 15,370 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Rendon surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
Bearers in the US
22K
1 in 15,370
Census rank
#1,806
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
6.5
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
19K
uncommon in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 19,447 bearers of the surname Rendon in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 6.51 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 1806th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Rendon, the largest self-reported group is Hispanic at 90.3%. The next largest groups are White (7.6%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (1.1%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Rendon
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.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Rendon
Among Census respondents with the surname Rendon, the largest self-reported group is Hispanic at 90.3%. The next largest groups are White (7.6%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (1.1%).
The bar chart below shows how Rendon bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Rendon surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- Hispanic or Latino90.3% · 17,552
- White7.6% · 1,475
- Asian and Pacific Islander1.1% · 218
- Two or more races0.5% · 88
- Black or African American0.3% · 58
- American Indian and Alaska Native0.3% · 56
Timeline
Historical Census data for Rendon
Rendon appears in 3 published Census surname files: 2000, 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2010
#1,778
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 20,143
+4,768 bearers (+31.0%)
Per 100,000 6.83
Rank movement Up 387 places
2020
#1,806
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 19,447
-696 bearers (-3.5%)
Per 100,000 6.51
Rank movement Down 28 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #2,165 | 15,375 | 5.70 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #1,778 | 20,143 | 6.83 | +4,768 bearers (+31.0%) | Up 387 places |
| 2020 | #1,806 | 19,447 | 6.51 | -696 bearers (-3.5%) | Down 28 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Rendon surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #1,778 | #1,806 | -1.6% |
| Count | 20,143 | 19,447 | -3.5% |
| Per 100K | 6.83 | 6.51 | -4.7% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Rendon bearers went from 20,143 to 19,447 (-3.5% change). The surname moved down 28 positions in the national ranking, going from #1,778 to #1,806.
FAQ
Rendon surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Rendon?
Name Census estimates that about 22,300 living Americans carry the surname Rendon. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 15,370 residents.
How common is Rendon?
Rendon ranks #1,806 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Uncommon." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 6.51 per 100,000 residents, which is about 7 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 19,447 people with the surname Rendon. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (22,300), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 6.51 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 6.51 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 7 of them to have the surname Rendon.
Has Rendon become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Rendon went from 20,143 recorded bearers to 19,447. That is a decrease of 696 (-3.5%). In the national ranking it fell from #1,778 to #1,806.
What does the Census say about the background of Rendon?
Among Census respondents with the surname Rendon, the largest self-reported group is Hispanic at 90.3%. The next largest groups are White (7.6%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (1.1%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
Hispanic is the largest self-reported group for the surname Rendon in the 2020 Census, accounting for 90.3% (17,552 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Rendon appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are Hispanic (90.3%), White (7.6%), Asian/Pacific Islander (1.1%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Rendon (2000, 2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Rendon mean?
A Spanish habitational surname referring to someone from any of the various places named Rendón. The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Rendon (6.51 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How many people share the surname Rendon?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.