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

Renovato, 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 Renovato surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Renovato in America

Renovato is the 31906th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Renovato surname appeared 723 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 Renovato.

We can also compare 2010 data for Renovato 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 Renovato

The surname "RENOVATO" is of Italian origin, and it first appeared in records during the late medieval period, around the 14th or 15th century. It is believed to have derived from the Italian word "renovare," which means "to renew" or "to renovate." This suggests that the name may have initially been a descriptive nickname or occupational name given to someone who worked in the construction or renovation industry.

One of the earliest known references to the name "RENOVATO" can be found in a document from the Venetian archives, dated 1412, which mentions a merchant named Nicolo Renovato. This document provides evidence that the name was already in use during the early Renaissance period in Italy.

In the 16th century, a notable figure bearing the surname "RENOVATO" was Pietro Renovato, a Catholic priest and scholar from Venice. He was born in 1520 and is known for his work on theology and philosophy, particularly his commentaries on the works of Aristotle.

During the 17th century, the name "RENOVATO" appeared in various Italian records, including birth, marriage, and death registers from cities such as Florence, Naples, and Rome. One prominent individual from this period was Giovanni Battista Renovato, a renowned painter from Naples who lived between 1625 and 1685.

In the 18th century, the surname "RENOVATO" became more widespread across Italy and can be found in historical documents from various regions. One notable person with this surname was Antonio Renovato, a sculptor from Palermo, Sicily, who lived from 1760 to 1825 and was known for his intricate marble works.

Moving into the 19th century, a prominent figure with the surname "RENOVATO" was Giuseppe Renovato, a politician and lawyer from Turin, Italy. He was born in 1810 and played a significant role in the unification of Italy, serving as a member of the Sardinian Parliament and later the Italian Parliament after the country's unification in 1861.

Throughout its history, the surname "RENOVATO" has been found in various regions of Italy, including Venice, Florence, Naples, Rome, Palermo, and Turin, reflecting its widespread distribution across the country. While the name may have originated as a descriptive or occupational name, it has become a well-established Italian surname with a rich cultural heritage.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Renovato

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

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

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