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

Restrepo, 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 Restrepo surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Restrepo in America

Restrepo is the 4759th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Restrepo surname appeared 7,441 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 3 people would have the surname Restrepo.

We can also compare 2010 data for Restrepo 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 Restrepo

The surname Restrepo has its origins in Spain and is believed to have originated from the Basque region. It is derived from the Basque words "resta" meaning "remnant" and "repu" meaning "hill" or "mound." This combination suggests that the name may have referred to a person living on the remnants or outskirts of a hill or elevated area.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Restrepo can be found in the 16th century, with a reference to a Juan Restrepo in the town of Bilbao, located in the Basque Country. This region was known for its rugged terrain and mountainous landscapes, which aligns with the potential meaning of the name.

During the colonial era, the Restrepo family played a significant role in the settlement and exploration of the Americas. In the late 16th century, Diego Restrepo (1540-1607) was a Spanish conquistador who participated in the conquest of what is now modern-day Colombia and Ecuador.

Another notable figure with the surname Restrepo was Félix Restrepo (1836-1923), a Colombian lawyer, politician, and writer. He served as the President of Colombia from 1910 to 1914 and was instrumental in fostering economic development and educational reforms during his tenure.

In the realm of literature, José Restrepo Millán (1793-1864) was a Colombian historian and writer who authored several influential works on the history and culture of Colombia. His most famous work, "Historia de la Revolución de la República de Colombia," is considered a seminal text on the country's independence movement.

The Restrepo name has also been associated with various geographical locations. For instance, the town of Restrepo in the department of Meta, Colombia, is named after General Rafael Restrepo (1817-1868), a military leader and statesman who played a pivotal role in the country's civil wars and political affairs.

Another notable figure was Juan Pablo Restrepo Mejía (1909-1996), a Colombian architect and urban planner who left a lasting impact on the design and development of several cities in Colombia, including Medellín and Cali.

While the surname Restrepo has its roots in Spain and the Basque region, it has become deeply intertwined with the history and culture of Colombia, where many prominent individuals bearing this name have made significant contributions across various fields.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Restrepo

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

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

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