2000
#4,323
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 7,605
First available Census row
Per 100,000 2.82
Uncommon Last name
Resendiz
A Spanish habitational surname indicating the individual originated from a place called Reséndiz, derived from the personal name Recesindus.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 15,767 Americans carry the last name Resendiz. That puts it at #2,566 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 4.60 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 21,739 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Resendiz surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
Bearers in the US
16K
1 in 21,739
Census rank
#2,566
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
4.6
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
14K
uncommon in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 13,750 bearers of the surname Resendiz in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 4.60 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 2566th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Resendiz, the largest self-reported group is Hispanic at 96.4%. The next largest groups are White (3.0%) and Black (0.2%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Resendiz
The surname Resendiz is of Spanish origin, with roots tracing back to the Iberian Peninsula during the medieval period. It is derived from the Spanish town of Resende, located in the northwestern region of Portugal. The name Resende itself likely originated from the Latin phrase "re-cemere," meaning "to reconsider" or "to re-examine."
In the early 13th century, records indicate that a noble family bearing the name Resendiz held significant influence in the Portuguese town of Resende. As the family's power and influence grew, various branches of the clan began to disperse throughout the region, eventually migrating to other parts of the Iberian Peninsula, including Spain.
One of the earliest known references to the Resendiz surname can be found in the "Libro de las Behetrías" (Book of Feudal Landholdings), a 14th-century Castilian manuscript that documented the landowning nobility of the time. This text mentions several individuals with the surname Resendiz, indicating their presence in the region during that era.
During the 15th century, the Resendiz name gained prominence with the birth of Juan Resendiz (1430-1498), a notable Spanish scholar and humanist. Juan Resendiz was renowned for his contributions to the study of classical literature and his extensive writings on various subjects, including history, philosophy, and theology.
Another notable figure was Alonso Resendiz (1525-1590), a Spanish explorer and navigator who accompanied Francisco de Ibarra's expeditions to northern Mexico in the late 16th century. Alonso Resendiz played a crucial role in the exploration and settlement of what is now the state of Nuevo León, establishing several outposts and contributing to the mapping of the region.
In the 17th century, the Resendiz surname gained recognition with the birth of María Resendiz (1610-1678), a renowned Spanish poet and playwright. María Resendiz's works were widely acclaimed for their lyrical beauty and profound insights into the human experience, earning her a place among the most celebrated writers of the Spanish Golden Age.
Juan Bautista Resendiz (1745-1815), a Spanish military officer and colonial administrator, also left a lasting mark on history. He served as the governor of several provinces in New Spain (present-day Mexico) and played a pivotal role in the defense of colonial territories against indigenous uprisings and foreign incursions.
Throughout its long history, the Resendiz surname has been carried by numerous individuals who have made significant contributions to various fields, including literature, exploration, and military service. While the name's origins can be traced back to the Iberian Peninsula, its legacy has been shaped by the diverse and influential individuals who have borne it across generations.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Resendiz
Among Census respondents with the surname Resendiz, the largest self-reported group is Hispanic at 96.4%. The next largest groups are White (3.0%) and Black (0.2%).
The bar chart below shows how Resendiz bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Resendiz surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- Hispanic or Latino96.4% · 13,261
- White3.0% · 415
- Black or African American0.2% · 24
- Two or more races0.2% · 22
- Asian and Pacific Islander0.1% · 14
- American Indian and Alaska Native0.1% · 14
Timeline
Historical Census data for Resendiz
Resendiz appears in 3 published Census surname files: 2000, 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2010
#2,500
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 14,457
+6,852 bearers (+90.1%)
Per 100,000 4.90
Rank movement Up 1,823 places
2020
#2,566
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 13,750
-707 bearers (-4.9%)
Per 100,000 4.60
Rank movement Down 66 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #4,323 | 7,605 | 2.82 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #2,500 | 14,457 | 4.90 | +6,852 bearers (+90.1%) | Up 1,823 places |
| 2020 | #2,566 | 13,750 | 4.60 | -707 bearers (-4.9%) | Down 66 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Resendiz surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #2,500 | #2,566 | -2.6% |
| Count | 14,457 | 13,750 | -4.9% |
| Per 100K | 4.90 | 4.60 | -6.1% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Resendiz bearers went from 14,457 to 13,750 (-4.9% change). The surname moved down 66 positions in the national ranking, going from #2,500 to #2,566.
FAQ
Resendiz surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Resendiz?
Name Census estimates that about 15,767 living Americans carry the surname Resendiz. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 21,739 residents.
How common is Resendiz?
Resendiz ranks #2,566 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Uncommon." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 4.60 per 100,000 residents, which is about 5 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 13,750 people with the surname Resendiz. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (15,767), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 4.6 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 4.60 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 5 of them to have the surname Resendiz.
Has Resendiz become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Resendiz went from 14,457 recorded bearers to 13,750. That is a decrease of 707 (-4.9%). In the national ranking it fell from #2,500 to #2,566.
What does the Census say about the background of Resendiz?
Among Census respondents with the surname Resendiz, the largest self-reported group is Hispanic at 96.4%. The next largest groups are White (3.0%) and Black (0.2%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
Hispanic is the largest self-reported group for the surname Resendiz in the 2020 Census, accounting for 96.4% (13,261 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Resendiz appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are Hispanic (96.4%), White (3.0%), Black (0.2%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Resendiz (2000, 2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Resendiz mean?
A Spanish habitational surname indicating the individual originated from a place called Reséndiz, derived from the personal name Recesindus. The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Resendiz (4.60 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How many Americans have the surname Resendiz?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.