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

Respeto, 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 Respeto surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Respeto in America

Respeto is the 141140th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Respeto surname appeared 118 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 Respeto.

The history of the last name Respeto

The surname "RESPETO" is believed to have its origins in Spain, dating back to the medieval period. It is derived from the Spanish word "respeto," which means "respect" or "esteem." This surname likely originated as a descriptive name, given to individuals who were highly regarded and respected within their communities.

One of the earliest recorded instances of this surname can be found in the archives of the Kingdom of Aragon, where a certain Pedro Respeto was mentioned in a legal document dated 1387. This suggests that the name was already in use by the 14th century in the Iberian Peninsula.

During the 15th century, the name appears to have spread to other parts of Spain, as well as to the Spanish colonies in the Americas. In 1492, a sailor named Juan Respeto is listed as part of Christopher Columbus's crew on his famous voyage to the New World.

In the 16th century, a notable bearer of the surname was Rodrigo Respeto, a Spanish soldier and explorer who accompanied Hernán Cortés in the conquest of Mexico. Respeto played a crucial role in several battles against the Aztec Empire and later settled in the region of modern-day Veracruz.

Another prominent figure with this surname was María Respeto, a 17th-century Spanish nun and writer who authored several religious texts and was known for her devotional poetry. Her works were widely read and admired in her lifetime.

In the 18th century, a Portuguese branch of the Respeto family emerged, with the name being spelled as "Respeto" or "Respecto." One notable member of this branch was José Respeto, a successful merchant and landowner in the city of Porto.

As the Spanish Empire expanded, the surname Respeto was carried to various parts of the world, including the Philippines, where it is still found today. In the 19th century, a Filipino revolutionary named Emilio Respeto played a significant role in the struggle for independence from Spanish rule.

Throughout its history, the surname Respeto has been associated with individuals who commanded respect and esteem within their communities, whether through their military exploits, literary achievements, or contributions to society. While the name has evolved and spread across different regions, its underlying meaning and connection to the concept of respect have remained intact.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Respeto

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

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

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