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

Reynoldson, 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 Reynoldson surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Reynoldson in America

Reynoldson is the 52267th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Reynoldson surname appeared 397 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 Reynoldson.

We can also compare 2010 data for Reynoldson 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 Reynoldson

The surname Reynoldson is of English origin, deriving from the patronymic "son of Reynold". Reynold itself is a personal name of Anglo-Norman descent, composed of the Germanic elements "rain" meaning "counsel" and "wald" meaning "rule". The name emerged in England following the Norman Conquest of 1066.

The earliest known record of the Reynoldson surname dates back to the 13th century in the county of Yorkshire, where the name was prominent among landed gentry. In the Hundred Rolls of 1273, reference is made to a Thomas Reynoldson who held estates in the village of Everingham.

By the 14th century, the name had spread to other regions of England, particularly the Midlands. The Subsidy Rolls of 1327 list a Robert Reynoldson residing in Nottinghamshire, while the Poll Tax returns of 1379 record a John Reynoldson in Worcestershire.

The Reynoldson family of Windlestone Hall in County Durham produced several notable figures throughout history. Sir John Reynoldson (1588-1648) was a member of Parliament during the English Civil War and supported the Royalist cause. His son, also named John (1619-1673), inherited the family estate and served as High Sheriff of Durham.

Another prominent individual was Robert Reynoldson (1601-1686), an English clergyman who became Dean of Lincoln Cathedral. He was a staunch supporter of the Church of England during the tumultuous years of the Interregnum.

In the 18th century, the Reynoldsons of Carshalton in Surrey were a wealthy family of merchants and landowners. William Reynoldson (1737-1815) was a successful banker and philanthropist, known for his generous donations to local charities and schools.

The 19th century saw the Reynoldson name spread to other parts of the British Empire, with several individuals achieving notable accomplishments. Major James Reynoldson (1802-1879) was a British Army officer who served with distinction in the Napoleonic Wars and the Indian Rebellion of 1857.

Overall, the surname Reynoldson has a rich history spanning several centuries, with its origins firmly rooted in the Norman-English heritage of England. While initially concentrated in Yorkshire and the surrounding regions, the name eventually spread throughout the country and beyond, carried by individuals from various walks of life.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Reynoldson

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

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

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