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

Retes, 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 Retes surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Retes in America

Retes is the 77012th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Retes surname appeared 249 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 Retes.

We can also compare 2010 data for Retes 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 Retes

The surname RETES is believed to have originated in Spain during the medieval period. It is thought to be derived from the Spanish word "retar," which means "to challenge" or "to defy." This suggests that the name may have been given to someone with a defiant or courageous nature.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name RETES can be found in the Repartimientos, a compilation of documents that recorded the distribution of land and property in the Kingdom of Valencia after the Reconquista in the 13th century. In these records, several individuals with the surname RETES are mentioned as recipients of land grants in the region.

During the 15th century, the name RETES appeared in various historical documents from the Spanish region of Castile. For example, a certain Juan RETES was mentioned as a participant in the Battle of Toro in 1476, which was a significant conflict during the War of the Castilian Succession.

The name RETES also has connections to certain place names in Spain. For instance, the village of Retes in the municipality of Llanes, Asturias, may have been named after an early bearer of the surname or vice versa.

In the 16th century, a notable individual named Pedro RETES (1505-1567) was a Spanish sailor and explorer who accompanied Ferdinand Magellan on his famous circumnavigation of the globe. Pedro RETES played a crucial role in the voyage and is considered one of the first Europeans to have sailed across the Pacific Ocean.

Another notable bearer of the surname RETES was Juan RETES (1680-1744), a Spanish artist and painter who was known for his religious works and portraits. Many of his paintings can still be found in churches and museums throughout Spain.

In the 19th century, a certain Emilio RETES (1825-1895) gained recognition as a prominent Spanish politician and lawyer. He served as a member of the Spanish parliament and was actively involved in the political debates of his time.

Throughout history, the surname RETES has been associated with individuals from various walks of life, including explorers, artists, politicians, and more. While the name may have originated in Spain, it has likely spread to other parts of the world through migration and cultural exchange.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Retes

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

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

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