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

Renoj, 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 Renoj surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Renoj in America

Renoj is the 72332nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Renoj surname appeared 269 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 Renoj.

We can also compare 2010 data for Renoj 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 Renoj

The surname RENOJ originated in France during the 12th century. It is derived from the Old French word "renové," which means "renewed" or "revived." The name likely referred to someone who had undergone a spiritual renewal or rebirth.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name RENOJ can be found in the Cartulaire de l'Abbaye de Saint-Père de Chartres, a medieval manuscript dating back to 1180. This document mentions a certain "Robertus Renoj," who was a landowner in the region of Chartres, France.

In the 13th century, the name RENOJ appeared in the Rolle des Nobles de Normandie, a record of the Norman nobility. This suggests that some members of the RENOJ family held a certain level of prominence and status during this period.

During the 14th century, a branch of the RENOJ family settled in the village of Renouville, located in the Champagne region of France. It is believed that the name RENOJ may have evolved from the place name Renouville, or vice versa.

One notable bearer of the RENOJ surname was Jean RENOJ (1420-1492), a French scholar and humanist who gained recognition for his translations of ancient Greek and Latin texts. He was also a renowned teacher and served as a tutor to several prominent families in Paris.

Another historical figure with the RENOJ surname was Marie RENOJ (1567-1621), a French noblewoman known for her involvement in various charitable endeavors. She established a hospital for the poor in her hometown of Rouen and was praised for her philanthropic efforts.

In the 17th century, the RENOJ family produced a celebrated artist named Pierre RENOJ (1632-1708). He was a painter and engraver whose works were commissioned by several French monarchs, including Louis XIV.

During the French Revolution, a politician named Jacques RENOJ (1754-1832) gained prominence for his role in the National Assembly. He was a vocal advocate for the rights of the common people and played a significant part in shaping the new political landscape of France.

Finally, in the 19th century, a military officer named Georges RENOJ (1825-1892) made a name for himself during the Franco-Prussian War. He was awarded the Légion d'Honneur, France's highest military honor, for his bravery and leadership on the battlefield.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Renoj

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

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

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