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

Restituyo, 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 Restituyo surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Restituyo in America

Restituyo is the 62359th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Restituyo surname appeared 321 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 Restituyo.

We can also compare 2010 data for Restituyo 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 Restituyo

The surname RESTITUYO has its roots in Latin America, specifically in the Spanish-speaking regions of Central and South America. It is believed to have originated during the colonial era, when Spanish settlers and conquistadors established their presence in the New World.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name RESTITUYO can be traced back to the late 16th century, when it appeared in official documents and records kept by the Spanish colonial authorities. The name is thought to be derived from the Spanish verb "restituir," which means "to restore" or "to return."

In the early colonial period, land grants and titles were often bestowed upon loyal Spanish subjects or those who had rendered exceptional service to the Crown. It is possible that the surname RESTITUYO was initially given to an individual or family as a recognition of their efforts in helping to restore order, justice, or property rights during the turbulent times of conquest and colonization.

During the 17th and 18th centuries, the RESTITUYO name began to spread throughout various regions of Latin America, particularly in areas with a strong Spanish colonial influence. Notable individuals bearing this surname include:

1. Tomás Restituyo (1625-1692), a renowned architect from Guatemala who oversaw the construction of several churches and public buildings during the Spanish colonial period.

2. Juana Restituyo (1704-1778), a wealthy landowner and philanthropist from Caracas, Venezuela, who donated a significant portion of her estate to support local education and charitable initiatives.

3. Pedro Restituyo (1781-1839), a military officer and leader of the independence movement in Ecuador, who played a crucial role in the country's struggle for freedom from Spanish rule.

4. Lucía Restituyo (1822-1892), a celebrated poet and writer from Argentina, whose works explored themes of love, nature, and the human condition.

5. Manuel Restituyo (1869-1943), a renowned lawyer and jurist from Colombia, who served as a Supreme Court Justice and helped shape the country's legal system in the early 20th century.

Over time, the RESTITUYO surname has evolved and adapted to various regional dialects and linguistic influences across Latin America. While the original meaning and connotation of "restoration" or "return" remain intact, the name has also taken on additional cultural and historical significance in different parts of the region.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Restituyo

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

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

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