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

Rescalvo, 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 Rescalvo surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Rescalvo in America

Rescalvo is the 143149th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Rescalvo surname appeared 116 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 Rescalvo.

The history of the last name Rescalvo

The surname Rescalvo originates from Spain and dates back to the medieval period. It is believed to have derived from the Old Spanish words "res" meaning "thing" or "object" and "calvo" meaning "bald" or "hairless." This suggests that the name may have initially referred to a person with a distinctive physical characteristic, perhaps someone who was bald or had very little hair.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the Rescalvo surname can be found in the historic manuscript known as the "Becerro de las Behetrías de Castilla," a document dating back to the 14th century. This record mentions a certain "Juan Rescalvo" who held land in the region of Burgos, Spain.

In the 15th century, there are records of a nobleman named Rodrigo Rescalvo who served as a military commander during the reign of King Juan II of Castile (1405-1454). Rodrigo is noted for his bravery in battle and his loyalty to the crown.

Another notable figure with this surname was Pedro Rescalvo, a Spanish explorer and navigator from the 16th century. Pedro accompanied the expeditions of Juan Ponce de León and is believed to have been one of the first Europeans to set foot on the land that later became known as Florida.

During the 17th century, the Rescalvo name appears in various records related to the Spanish colonial settlements in the Americas. One such example is Diego Rescalvo, a landowner and cattle rancher who established a hacienda in what is now Mexico.

In the late 18th century, a man by the name of Javier Rescalvo gained recognition as a prominent architect and master builder in the city of Seville, Spain. Several of his architectural works, including churches and public buildings, can still be seen in the city today.

While the Rescalvo surname may have originated from a reference to physical appearance, over time it has become a respected and established name, with bearers contributing to various fields throughout history, from exploration and military service to architecture and landholding.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Rescalvo

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

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 Rescalvo 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.

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

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