2000
#11,684
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 2,460
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.91
Rare Last name
Resto
A Spanish surname derived from the word "resto," meaning "remainder" or "leftover," likely referring to a younger son's inheritance.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 3,605 Americans carry the last name Resto. That puts it at #9,823 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 1.05 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 95,077 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Resto 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
3.6K
1 in 95,077
Census rank
#9,823
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
1.1
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
3.1K
rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 3,144 bearers of the surname Resto in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 1.05 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 9823rd position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Resto, the largest self-reported group is Hispanic at 89.8%. The next largest groups are White (7.6%) and Black (1.6%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of 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One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Resto can be found in the Libro de Repartimiento de Sevilla, a historical document from the 13th century that chronicled the distribution of lands and properties in the city of Seville after its reconquest by the Christian forces.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.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Resto
Among Census respondents with the surname Resto, the largest self-reported group is Hispanic at 89.8%. The next largest groups are White (7.6%) and Black (1.6%).
The bar chart below shows how Resto 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 Resto surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- Hispanic or Latino89.8% · 2,822
- White7.6% · 240
- Black or African American1.6% · 50
- Asian and Pacific Islander0.5% · 16
- Two or more races0.5% · 16
Timeline
Historical Census data for Resto
Resto 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
#10,075
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 3,199
+739 bearers (+30.0%)
Per 100,000 1.08
Rank movement Up 1,609 places
2020
#9,823
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 3,144
-55 bearers (-1.7%)
Per 100,000 1.05
Rank movement Up 252 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #11,684 | 2,460 | 0.91 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #10,075 | 3,199 | 1.08 | +739 bearers (+30.0%) | Up 1,609 places |
| 2020 | #9,823 | 3,144 | 1.05 | -55 bearers (-1.7%) | Up 252 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 Resto 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 | #10,075 | #9,823 | 2.5% |
| Count | 3,199 | 3,144 | -1.7% |
| Per 100K | 1.08 | 1.05 | -2.6% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Resto bearers went from 3,199 to 3,144 (-1.7% change). The surname moved up 252 positions in the national ranking, going from #10,075 to #9,823.
FAQ
Resto surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Resto?
Name Census estimates that about 3,605 living Americans carry the surname Resto. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 95,077 residents.
How common is Resto?
Resto ranks #9,823 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 1.05 per 100,000 residents, which is about 1 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 3,144 people with the surname Resto. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (3,605), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 1.05 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 1.05 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 1 of them to have the surname Resto.
Has Resto become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Resto went from 3,199 recorded bearers to 3,144. That is a decrease of 55 (-1.7%). In the national ranking it rose from #10,075 to #9,823.
What does the Census say about the background of Resto?
Among Census respondents with the surname Resto, the largest self-reported group is Hispanic at 89.8%. The next largest groups are White (7.6%) and Black (1.6%). 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 Resto in the 2020 Census, accounting for 89.8% (2,822 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Resto appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are Hispanic (89.8%), White (7.6%), Black (1.6%). 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 Resto (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 Resto mean?
A Spanish surname derived from the word "resto," meaning "remainder" or "leftover," likely referring to a younger son's inheritance. 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 Resto (1.05 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 people are called Resto?
For a quick modern take, check how many people are called Resto on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org.