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

Rensi, 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 Rensi surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Rensi in America

Rensi is the 108734th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Rensi surname appeared 163 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 Rensi.

We can also compare 2010 data for Rensi 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 Rensi

The surname Rensi is of Italian origin, and it is believed to have originated in the region of Tuscany during the medieval period. The name is derived from the Italian word "rensa," which means "flax" or "linen." This suggests that the original bearers of this surname may have been involved in the cultivation or trade of flax or linen.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname Rensi can be found in the Florentine Priorista, a chronicle of the Priors of Florence, dating back to the 13th century. In this document, a certain Rensi di Berto is mentioned as holding the position of Prior in the year 1289.

During the 14th century, the Rensi family gained prominence in the city of Siena, where they were influential members of the local nobility. Notable figures from this period include Guido Rensi (c. 1310-1375), a renowned jurist and statesman, and his son, Bartolomeo Rensi (c. 1340-1411), a celebrated poet and scholar.

In the 15th century, the Rensi family expanded their influence to other parts of Italy, with branches establishing themselves in cities such as Venice and Naples. One notable figure from this era was Girolamo Rensi (1460-1524), a Venetian merchant and diplomat who played a crucial role in negotiating trade agreements between the Venetian Republic and the Ottoman Empire.

As the centuries passed, the Rensi surname continued to spread throughout Italy and beyond. In the 18th century, a branch of the family immigrated to Spain, where they adopted the spelling "Rensí." One of the most notable figures from this Spanish lineage was Juan Rensí (1735-1812), a celebrated military leader who served in the Spanish Royal Army during the Napoleonic Wars.

In the 19th century, members of the Rensi family began to emigrate to other parts of the world, including the Americas and Australia. One prominent figure from this era was Giuseppe Rensi (1819-1892), an Italian-born philosopher and educator who settled in Argentina and played a significant role in the development of the country's educational system.

Over the course of its history, the surname Rensi has been associated with individuals from various walks of life, including scholars, artists, politicians, and military leaders. While the name may have originated from humble beginnings in the flax and linen trade, it has since become a testament to the diversity and resilience of Italian culture and heritage.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Rensi

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

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

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