2010
#156,044
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 104
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Renobato
A Spanish surname potentially derived from "reno" (deer) and "bato" (short for batueco, meaning a small village or hamlet).
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 130 Americans carry the last name Renobato. That puts it at #147,221 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,636,572 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Renobato 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
130
1 in 2,636,572
Census rank
#147,221
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
113
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 113 bearers of the surname Renobato in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 147221st position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Renobato, the largest self-reported group is Hispanic at 93.8%. The next largest groups are White (6.2%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Renobato
The surname RENOBATO is believed to have originated in the northern regions of Italy during the late Middle Ages, around the 13th or 14th century. It is thought to be derived from an old Italian word or phrase that referred to a specific occupation or location.
One possible theory suggests that the name may have its roots in the town of Renobato, a small village located in the Veneto region of northeastern Italy. This village no longer exists, but it was once a thriving community during the medieval period. It is possible that the surname was adopted by individuals who hailed from or had some connection to this town.
Another hypothesis proposes that RENOBATO may have originated as a nickname or occupational surname. In some Italian dialects, the word "reno" could refer to a riverbank or a person who lived near a river. The suffix "-bato" may have been added to indicate a specific trade or activity related to the river, such as fishing or transportation.
Unfortunately, there are no known historical records or manuscripts that definitively mention the surname RENOBATO before the 16th century. However, a few notable individuals bearing this name can be found in later records.
One of the earliest recorded instances is that of Giovanni RENOBATO, a merchant from Venice who lived in the late 15th century. He is mentioned in several trade documents from the period, indicating his involvement in the lucrative spice trade between Italy and the Middle East.
In the 17th century, there was a notable painter named Antonio RENOBATO, who was active in the city of Verona. While not much is known about his life, several of his works are still preserved in local churches and museums, showcasing his talent for religious and allegorical themes.
During the 18th century, the name RENOBATO appears in connection with a prominent family from the town of Treviso, near Venice. This family owned vast vineyards and played an important role in the local wine industry. One of their members, Paolo RENOBATO (1725-1798), was a respected vintner and philanthropist who contributed significantly to the development of the region's viticulture.
In the 19th century, a notable figure was Giuseppe RENOBATO (1812-1879), a lawyer and politician from Milan. He was a vocal advocate for Italian unification and played a significant role in the Risorgimento movement, which eventually led to the formation of the modern Italian state.
Finally, in the early 20th century, there was a famous Italian opera singer named Maria RENOBATO (1890-1972). Born in Naples, she gained international acclaim for her powerful soprano voice and performances in various operas by composers such as Verdi and Puccini.
While the exact origin of the surname RENOBATO remains somewhat uncertain, it is clear that it has a rich history spanning several centuries and has been associated with individuals from various walks of life, including merchants, artists, vintners, politicians, and musicians.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Renobato
Among Census respondents with the surname Renobato, the largest self-reported group is Hispanic at 93.8%. The next largest groups are White (6.2%).
The bar chart below shows how Renobato 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 Renobato surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- Hispanic or Latino93.8% · 106
- White6.2% · 7
Timeline
Historical Census data for Renobato
Renobato 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
#147,221
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 113
+9 bearers (+8.7%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Up 8,823 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | #156,044 | 104 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2020 | #147,221 | 113 | 0.04 | +9 bearers (+8.7%) | Up 8,823 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 Renobato 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 | #156,044 | #147,221 | 5.7% |
| Count | 104 | 113 | 8.7% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | -5.5% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Renobato bearers went from 104 to 113 (+8.7% change). The surname moved up 8,823 positions in the national ranking, going from #156,044 to #147,221.
FAQ
Renobato surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Renobato?
Name Census estimates that about 130 living Americans carry the surname Renobato. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,636,572 residents.
How common is Renobato?
Renobato ranks #147,221 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.04 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 113 people with the surname Renobato. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (130), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.04 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.04 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 Renobato.
Has Renobato become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Renobato went from 104 recorded bearers to 113. That is an increase of 9 (+8.7%). In the national ranking it rose from #156,044 to #147,221.
What does the Census say about the background of Renobato?
Among Census respondents with the surname Renobato, the largest self-reported group is Hispanic at 93.8%. The next largest groups are White (6.2%). 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 Renobato in the 2020 Census, accounting for 93.8% (106 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Renobato appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are Hispanic (93.8%), White (6.2%). 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 Renobato (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 Renobato mean?
A Spanish surname potentially derived from "reno" (deer) and "bato" (short for batueco, meaning a small village or hamlet). 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 Renobato (0.04 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 Renobato?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.