Resmondo last name popularity, history, and meaning

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

Meaning of Resmondo

An unusual surname of uncertain origin and meaning.

Resmondo, 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 Resmondo surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Resmondo in America

Resmondo is the 72771st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Resmondo surname appeared 267 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 Resmondo.

We can also compare 2010 data for Resmondo 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.

20102000Change (%)
Rank7277177472-6.26%
Count26723014.89%
Proportion per 100k0.090.090.00%

The history of the last name Resmondo

The surname Resmondo is of Spanish origin, tracing its roots back to the medieval period in the Iberian Peninsula. It is believed to have originated as a locational name, referring to individuals who hailed from a specific place or region.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname Resmondo can be found in the Becerro de las Behetrías, a medieval census document compiled between 1351 and 1369 during the reign of King Pedro I of Castile. This document mentions individuals bearing the name Resmondo, suggesting its presence in the region during that era.

The name Resmondo is thought to be derived from the Latin word "res," meaning "thing" or "object," combined with the suffix "-mundo," which is believed to have originated from the Germanic name "Mundus." This combination might have initially referred to individuals associated with a particular trade or profession related to objects or possessions.

In the 15th century, records mention a Ruy Resmondo, a prominent figure who served as a nobleman and military leader in the service of King Juan II of Castile. His bravery and loyalty were recognized, and he played a significant role in the conquest of Granada, the last Islamic stronghold on the Iberian Peninsula.

During the 16th century, a notable individual bearing the surname Resmondo was Diego Resmondo, a Spanish explorer and navigator who participated in the early expeditions to the Americas. He accompanied Hernando de Soto on his explorations of Florida and the southeastern United States in the 1540s.

Another prominent figure with the Resmondo surname was Juan Resmondo, a renowned architect who lived in the 17th century. He was responsible for designing and constructing several notable churches and public buildings in various cities across Spain, including the magnificent Cathedral of Murcia.

In the 18th century, the Resmondo family produced a distinguished scholar and writer, Pedro Resmondo y Valenzuela. He authored several influential works on philosophy, literature, and theology, contributing significantly to the intellectual discourse of his time.

Throughout its history, the surname Resmondo has undergone various spelling variations, such as Resmondo, Resmundo, and Raimundo, reflecting the regional dialects and linguistic influences of different areas in Spain.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Resmondo

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

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 Resmondo was:

Race/EthnicityPercentageTotal Occurrences
Non-Hispanic White Only96.25%257
Non-Hispanic Black Only0.00%0
Non-Hispanic Asian and Pacific Islander Only(S)%(S)
Non-Hispanic American Indian and Alaskan Native(S)%(S)
Non-Hispanic of Two or More Races(S)%(S)
Hispanic Origin2.25%6

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 Resmondo has changed in the 10 years between the two census surveys.

20102000Change (%)
White96.25%96.52%-0.28%
Black0.00%0.00%0.00%
Asian and Pacific Islander(S)%(S)%(S)%
American Indian and Alaskan Native(S)%(S)%(S)%
Two or More Races(S)%(S)%(S)%
Hispanic2.25%(S)%(S)%

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

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