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

Renova, 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 Renova surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Renova in America

Renova is the 54530th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Renova surname appeared 378 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 Renova.

We can also compare 2010 data for Renova 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 Renova

The surname RENOVA is believed to have originated in Spain during the Middle Ages. It is derived from the Spanish word "renovar," which means "to renew" or "to renovate." The name likely originated as a descriptive nickname or occupational name for someone who worked in construction, renovation, or repair.

One of the earliest records of the name RENOVA can be found in the archives of the town of Seville, where a certain Juan Renova is mentioned in a document dated 1432. This suggests that the name was already established in the region by the early 15th century.

During the 16th and 17th centuries, the RENOVA surname spread across Spain and its colonies in the Americas. Notable individuals with this surname include Pedro Renova (1525-1598), a Spanish architect who designed several churches and public buildings in Seville.

In the 18th century, the RENOVA name appeared in various parts of Latin America. One prominent figure was Miguel Renova (1742-1812), a Venezuelan military leader who played a significant role in the country's independence movement against Spanish colonial rule.

As the RENOVA family dispersed throughout the Spanish-speaking world, the name underwent slight variations in spelling, such as Renovas, Renovas, or Renobas. In the 19th century, José Renova (1819-1892), a Mexican writer and poet, gained recognition for his works celebrating the country's indigenous cultures.

Another noteworthy individual was Lucía Renova (1865-1937), a Peruvian educator and advocate for women's rights. She founded several schools and organizations aimed at improving education and opportunities for women in her country.

While the RENOVA surname is most commonly associated with Spain and Latin America, it has also spread to other parts of the world through migration and intermarriage. Regardless of its geographic distribution, the name continues to carry the historical connotation of renewal and renovation, reflecting the occupational origins of its earliest bearers.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Renova

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

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

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