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

Renna, 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 Renna surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Renna in America

Renna is the 20029th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Renna surname appeared 1,336 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 Renna.

We can also compare 2010 data for Renna 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 Renna

The surname Renna originated in Italy, specifically in the regions of Campania and Sicily. It is believed to have derived from the Latin word "arena," meaning "sand" or "sandy place." This suggests that the name may have been initially associated with individuals who lived near sandy areas or worked in occupations related to sand, such as glassmaking or construction.

The earliest recorded instances of the name Renna date back to the 13th century. One notable example is found in the historical documents of the city of Amalfi, where a family bearing the name Renna is mentioned as early as the year 1240. This family was likely involved in maritime activities, as Amalfi was a prominent maritime republic during that period.

In the late 14th century, the name Renna appeared in the records of the city of Palermo, Sicily. A certain Giovanni Renna, born around 1375, was a prominent merchant and landowner in the region. His descendants continued to play a significant role in the economic and political life of Palermo for several generations.

The name Renna has also been associated with various place names in Italy. For instance, the town of Renna in the province of Avellino, Campania, likely derived its name from the surname itself. Additionally, the surname Renna may have originated from the alternative spelling "Renna di Puglia," referring to a sandy region in the southern Italian region of Puglia.

Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the surname Renna. One such figure was Francesco Renna (1801-1875), an Italian painter and engraver from Naples, known for his landscape paintings and etchings depicting scenes of the Campania region.

Another prominent Renna was Girolamo Renna (1556-1630), an Italian architect and engineer from Sicily. He was responsible for the design and construction of several important buildings in Palermo, including the Chiesa di San Matteo and the Palazzo Abatellis.

In the field of literature, Giuseppe Renna (1923-1988) was an Italian poet and writer from Bari, Puglia. He is best known for his collections of poetry, such as "Poesie" (1955) and "La terra più altro" (1977), which explored themes of nature, human existence, and the southern Italian landscape.

Vincenzo Renna (1888-1972) was an Italian painter and sculptor from Calabria. He is particularly renowned for his works depicting scenes of rural life and the landscapes of his native region. Many of his paintings and sculptures can be found in museums and galleries throughout Italy.

Lastly, Giovanni Renna (1566-1645) was a prominent Italian jurist and legal scholar from Naples. He served as a judge in the Supreme Court of Naples and authored several important legal treatises, including "De Regimine Urbis" (1625), which addressed matters of urban governance and administration.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Renna

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

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

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