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

Resto, 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 Resto surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Resto in America

Resto is the 10075th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Resto surname appeared 3,199 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 Resto.

We can also compare 2010 data for Resto 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 Resto

The surname Resto has its roots in medieval Spain, tracing back to the 13th century. It likely originated as a place name, derived from the Spanish word "resto," meaning "remainder" or "remnant." This suggests that the name may have referred to a location or area that was left over or separated from a larger settlement.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Resto can be found in the Libro de Repartimiento de Sevilla, a historical document from the 13th century that chronicled the distribution of lands and properties in the city of Seville after its reconquest by the Christian forces. This document mentions individuals with the surname Resto, indicating their presence in the region during that time.

Throughout the centuries, the Resto name has been associated with various notable figures. One such individual was Pedro Resto, a 16th-century Spanish explorer who accompanied Hernán Cortés on his expeditions to the Americas. Another prominent bearer of the name was María Resto, a 17th-century nun and writer from Seville, known for her religious works and poetry.

In the 18th century, the Resto family had a strong presence in the Canary Islands, particularly in the town of Telde on the island of Gran Canaria. Records from that period mention Juan Resto, a prosperous landowner and merchant who played a significant role in the local economy.

Moving into the 19th century, the name Resto gained recognition through the works of José Resto y Pérez, a Spanish politician and writer from Andalusia. He was actively involved in the liberal movements of his time and authored several publications on political theory and social reform.

Another notable figure with the surname Resto was Andrés Resto Gutiérrez, a 20th-century Spanish artist and sculptor from Madrid. His works were widely exhibited and are part of several renowned art collections across Spain.

While the surname Resto may have originated from a specific geographic location, it has since spread to various regions and countries, carried by individuals who have left their mark on history through their contributions in various fields, ranging from exploration and literature to politics and the arts.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Resto

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

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

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