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

Reynosa, 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 Reynosa surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Reynosa in America

Reynosa is the 13115th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Reynosa surname appeared 2,337 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 Reynosa.

We can also compare 2010 data for Reynosa 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 Reynosa

The surname Reynosa originated in Spain during the Middle Ages. It is derived from the Spanish place name Reinosa, a town located in the autonomous community of Cantabria in northern Spain. The name Reinosa itself is believed to come from the Latin word "regina," meaning "queen," suggesting a possible connection to a queen or royalty in the area's history.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname Reynosa can be found in the 13th-century Libro de la Montería, a medieval hunting treatise commissioned by King Alfonso XI of Castile. This document mentions individuals with the surname Reynosa, indicating their presence in the region during that time period.

In the 16th century, a notable figure with the surname Reynosa was Friar Juan de Reynosa, a Spanish Catholic missionary who accompanied Hernán Cortés on his expedition to Mexico. Friar Reynosa played a significant role in the early evangelization efforts in the Americas and is remembered for his contributions to the spread of Christianity in the region.

During the 17th century, the Reynosa surname gained prominence with the birth of Diego de Reynosa y Mendoza (1615-1673), a Spanish soldier and colonial administrator who served as the governor of the Province of Nuevo Reino de León in present-day northern Mexico. His tenure was marked by efforts to establish settlements and secure the region against indigenous raids.

Another notable individual with the surname Reynosa was Pedro de Reynosa (1660-1725), a Spanish architect and engineer who worked on several important projects in Madrid, including the Royal Palace and the Buen Retiro Palace. His contributions to the architectural landscape of the Spanish capital earned him recognition as one of the leading architects of his time.

In the 19th century, the surname Reynosa was associated with José María Matías Reynosa (1799-1859), a Mexican military officer and politician who served as the Governor of Nuevo León from 1849 to 1853. Reynosa played a significant role in the political landscape of Mexico during the turbulent period following the Mexican-American War.

These are just a few examples of individuals who have carried the surname Reynosa throughout history, showcasing the widespread presence of this name across different regions and time periods, often linked to notable figures in various fields, including religion, military, politics, and architecture.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Reynosa

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

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

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