2010
#159,712
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 101
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.03
Very Rare Last name
Renedo
A habitational name for someone from a place name derived from río (river) and nido (nest).
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 112 Americans carry the last name Renedo. That puts it at #156,269 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.03 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 3,060,307 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Renedo 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
112
1 in 3,060,307
Census rank
#156,269
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
98
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 98 bearers of the surname Renedo in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.03 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 156269th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Renedo, the largest self-reported group is Hispanic at 71.4%. The next largest groups are White (28.6%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Renedo
The surname Renedo is of Spanish origin, with its roots traced back to the medieval period in the northern regions of the Iberian Peninsula. It is believed to have derived from a Basque or Iberian place name, potentially referring to a town or village where the earliest bearers of this surname resided.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the Renedo surname can be found in the Becerro de las Behetrias, a medieval census document from the 14th century, which documented the names of landowners and villagers across various regions of Spain. This document mentions individuals with the Renedo surname residing in the provinces of Burgos and Palencia.
During the 15th century, the Renedo surname gained prominence with the rise of Juan Renedo, a prominent Spanish military commander who served under King Ferdinand II of Aragon and Queen Isabella I of Castile during the Reconquista period. Juan Renedo played a significant role in the conquest of Granada and was renowned for his bravery and leadership on the battlefield.
In the 16th century, the Renedo family established itself as a prominent lineage in the region of Castile. Notable individuals from this period include Rodrigo Renedo (1520-1585), a renowned scholar and theologian who served as a professor at the University of Salamanca, and Juana Renedo (1545-1610), a celebrated poet and writer whose works were widely read and appreciated during the Spanish Golden Age.
The 17th century saw the Renedo surname spread across the Spanish Empire, with bearers of this name establishing themselves in various parts of the Americas. One notable figure was Pedro Renedo (1625-1690), a Spanish explorer and navigator who led several expeditions to the Caribbean and the Gulf of Mexico, contributing to the expansion of Spanish territories in the New World.
In the 18th century, the Renedo family maintained its prominence in Spain, with several members holding positions of influence in the Spanish court and government. Miguel Renedo (1745-1820) was a respected diplomat and statesman who served as the Spanish ambassador to France and played a crucial role in negotiating treaties between the two nations.
As the centuries progressed, the Renedo surname continued to be represented across various fields, including the arts, sciences, and politics. Some notable individuals from more recent times include the renowned Spanish painter Joaquín Renedo (1870-1945), whose works captured the vibrant landscapes and cultural traditions of Spain, and Marisa Renedo (1925-2020), a pioneering Spanish journalist and writer who challenged societal norms and advocated for women's rights.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Renedo
Among Census respondents with the surname Renedo, the largest self-reported group is Hispanic at 71.4%. The next largest groups are White (28.6%).
The bar chart below shows how Renedo 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 Renedo surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- Hispanic or Latino71.4% · 70
- White28.6% · 28
Timeline
Historical Census data for Renedo
Renedo appears in 2 published Census surname files: 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2020
#156,269
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 98
-3 bearers (-3.0%)
Per 100,000 0.03
Rank movement Up 3,443 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | #159,712 | 101 | 0.03 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2020 | #156,269 | 98 | 0.03 | -3 bearers (-3.0%) | Up 3,443 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 Renedo 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 | #159,712 | #156,269 | 2.2% |
| Count | 101 | 98 | -3.0% |
| Per 100K | 0.03 | 0.03 | 9.3% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Renedo bearers went from 101 to 98 (-3.0% change). The surname moved up 3,443 positions in the national ranking, going from #159,712 to #156,269.
FAQ
Renedo surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Renedo?
Name Census estimates that about 112 living Americans carry the surname Renedo. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 3,060,307 residents.
How common is Renedo?
Renedo ranks #156,269 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.03 per 100,000 residents, which is about 0 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 98 people with the surname Renedo. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (112), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.03 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.03 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 0 of them to have the surname Renedo.
Has Renedo become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Renedo went from 101 recorded bearers to 98. That is a decrease of 3 (-3.0%). In the national ranking it rose from #159,712 to #156,269.
What does the Census say about the background of Renedo?
Among Census respondents with the surname Renedo, the largest self-reported group is Hispanic at 71.4%. The next largest groups are White (28.6%). 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 Renedo in the 2020 Census, accounting for 71.4% (70 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Renedo appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are Hispanic (71.4%), White (28.6%). 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 Renedo (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 Renedo mean?
A habitational name for someone from a place name derived from río (river) and nido (nest). 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 Renedo (0.03 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 have the last name Renedo?
Find out how many people have the last name Renedo on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — a quick modern estimate with the living-bearer count front and centre.