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

Resendes, 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 Resendes surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Resendes in America

Resendes is the 17216th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Resendes surname appeared 1,645 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 1 people would have the surname Resendes.

We can also compare 2010 data for Resendes 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 Resendes

The surname RESENDES is believed to have originated in Portugal, with records indicating its presence as early as the 13th century. It is thought to have derived from the Portuguese word "resende," which means "small forest" or "thicket." This suggests that the name may have initially been associated with individuals who resided near or worked in forested areas.

In the 15th century, the RESENDES surname appeared in historical documents related to the Portuguese exploration and colonization of the Atlantic islands, including the Azores and Madeira. This indicates that individuals bearing this surname may have been among the early settlers of these regions.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the RESENDES surname can be found in the "Livro de Linhagens" (Book of Lineages), a 14th-century Portuguese genealogical work that traces the ancestry of noble families. This suggests that the RESENDES name may have had connections to nobility or landed gentry during that time period.

Throughout the centuries, several notable individuals have borne the RESENDES surname. One such figure was André de Resendes (1498-1573), a renowned Portuguese humanist scholar, historian, and diplomat. He served as the royal librarian and tutor to the children of King John III of Portugal.

Another prominent bearer of the RESENDES name was João Baptista da Silva Leitão de Almeida Garrett, 1st Viscount of Almeida Garrett (1799-1854), a renowned Portuguese novelist, poet, and playwright. He is widely regarded as one of the founders of the Romantic movement in Portuguese literature.

In the realm of architecture, António Rodrigues Resendes (1640-1718) was a notable Portuguese architect and sculptor. He is best known for his work on the Church of São Roque in Lisbon, considered one of the finest examples of Baroque architecture in Portugal.

The RESENDES surname can also be found in the context of Portuguese exploration and colonization efforts. One example is Baltasar Resendes (fl. 16th century), a Portuguese navigator and explorer who participated in the early exploration and mapping of the Brazilian coast.

Finally, in the field of science, José Ferreira Resendes (1818-1892) was a Portuguese naturalist and geologist. He made significant contributions to the study of mineralogy and paleontology in Portugal.

These examples illustrate the diverse backgrounds and accomplishments of individuals bearing the RESENDES surname throughout history, spanning fields such as literature, architecture, exploration, and science.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Resendes

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

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

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