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

Renzoni, 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 Renzoni surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Renzoni in America

Renzoni is the 79846th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Renzoni surname appeared 238 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 Renzoni.

We can also compare 2010 data for Renzoni 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 Renzoni

The surname Renzoni has its origins in Italy, specifically in the regions of Tuscany and Emilia-Romagna. It dates back to the medieval period, likely emerging between the 12th and 14th centuries. The name is believed to be derived from the Italian word "renzo," which was a nickname or diminutive form of the name Lorenzo.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname Renzoni can be found in a document from the city of Pistoia, in Tuscany, dated around 1280. This document mentions a certain Renzo di Guido, suggesting that the surname Renzoni had already been established by that time.

During the Renaissance period, the Renzoni family gained prominence in the city of Bologna, in the Emilia-Romagna region. Notable members include Girolamo Renzoni (1518-1589), a renowned jurist and legal scholar who served as a professor at the University of Bologna.

In the 17th century, the Renzoni family had branches in various parts of Italy, including Tuscany, Emilia-Romagna, and Lombardy. One noteworthy individual was Pietro Renzoni (1593-1677), a Franciscan friar and scholar from Piacenza, who authored several works on theology and philosophy.

The 18th century saw the rise of another prominent Renzoni, Stefano Renzoni (1724-1798), a painter and architect from Bergamo, Lombardy. His works can be found in various churches and palaces throughout northern Italy.

In more recent times, the name Renzoni has been associated with the Italian wine industry. Giancarlo Renzoni (1922-2004), a winemaker from Tuscany, played a significant role in reviving the production of the renowned Chianti Classico wines.

Other notable individuals with the surname Renzoni include Aldo Renzoni (1908-1980), an Italian politician and diplomat who served as Italy's ambassador to several countries, and Riccardo Renzoni (born 1957), a contemporary Italian architect known for his innovative designs.

It is worth noting that variations of the surname Renzoni, such as Renzini, Renzoni, and Renzulli, can also be found in different regions of Italy, further attesting to the widespread presence of this name throughout the country's history.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Renzoni

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

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

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