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

Renta, 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 Renta surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Renta in America

Renta is the 38214th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Renta surname appeared 580 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 Renta.

We can also compare 2010 data for Renta 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 Renta

The surname Renta is believed to have originated in Italy, with its earliest recorded instances dating back to the 14th century. It is thought to be derived from the Italian word "renta," which translates to "income" or "revenue." This suggests that the name may have been associated with individuals involved in financial or economic activities, such as tax collectors or landlords.

One of the earliest known references to the Renta surname can be found in the Florentine Catasto of 1427, a tax record that listed individuals and their respective wealth. This record mentions several individuals with the surname Renta, indicating that the name was already established in the region during that time period.

In the 15th century, the Renta family gained prominence in the city of Siena, where they were involved in the textile trade and held influential positions within the local government. Notable individuals from this era include Francesco Renta (1420-1492), a successful merchant and member of the Sienese nobility.

As the centuries progressed, the Renta name spread across various regions of Italy, with branches of the family establishing themselves in cities like Naples, Rome, and Venice. During the Renaissance period, several Renta individuals made significant contributions to the arts and sciences.

One noteworthy figure was Giovanni Battista Renta (1567-1628), a celebrated Neapolitan painter known for his religious works and frescoes adorning churches throughout Naples. Another prominent individual was Girolamo Renta (1701-1766), a renowned mathematician and astronomer from Venice who made important advancements in the field of celestial mechanics.

In the 19th century, the Renta name gained international recognition with the exploits of the Italian explorer and geographer, Antonio Renta (1828-1892). Renta led several expeditions across Africa, contributing significantly to the mapping and understanding of the continent's interior regions.

While the Renta surname has its roots firmly planted in Italy, it has since spread to other parts of the world through migration and intermarriage. However, its origins and early history remain closely tied to the Italian peninsula, where it first emerged and flourished over the centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Renta

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

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

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