2000
#15,309
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 1,762
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.65
Rare Last name
Reynosa
A toponymic surname indicating someone from the city of Reynosa in northeastern Mexico.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 2,737 Americans carry the last name Reynosa. That puts it at #12,416 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.80 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 125,230 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Reynosa 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
2.7K
1 in 125,230
Census rank
#12,416
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.8
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
2.4K
rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 2,387 bearers of the surname Reynosa in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.80 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 12416th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Reynosa, the largest self-reported group is Hispanic at 92.6%. The next largest groups are White (5.8%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (0.6%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of 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.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Reynosa
Among Census respondents with the surname Reynosa, the largest self-reported group is Hispanic at 92.6%. The next largest groups are White (5.8%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (0.6%).
The bar chart below shows how Reynosa 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 Reynosa surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- Hispanic or Latino92.6% · 2,211
- White5.8% · 139
- Asian and Pacific Islander0.6% · 15
- Two or more races0.5% · 11
- American Indian and Alaska Native0.3% · 6
- Black or African American0.2% · 5
Timeline
Historical Census data for Reynosa
Reynosa 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
#13,115
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 2,337
+575 bearers (+32.6%)
Per 100,000 0.79
Rank movement Up 2,194 places
2020
#12,416
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 2,387
+50 bearers (+2.1%)
Per 100,000 0.80
Rank movement Up 699 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #15,309 | 1,762 | 0.65 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #13,115 | 2,337 | 0.79 | +575 bearers (+32.6%) | Up 2,194 places |
| 2020 | #12,416 | 2,387 | 0.80 | +50 bearers (+2.1%) | Up 699 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 Reynosa 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 | #13,115 | #12,416 | 5.3% |
| Count | 2,337 | 2,387 | 2.1% |
| Per 100K | 0.79 | 0.80 | 1.1% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Reynosa bearers went from 2,337 to 2,387 (+2.1% change). The surname moved up 699 positions in the national ranking, going from #13,115 to #12,416.
FAQ
Reynosa surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Reynosa?
Name Census estimates that about 2,737 living Americans carry the surname Reynosa. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 125,230 residents.
How common is Reynosa?
Reynosa ranks #12,416 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.80 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 2,387 people with the surname Reynosa. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (2,737), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.8 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.80 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 Reynosa.
Has Reynosa become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Reynosa went from 2,337 recorded bearers to 2,387. That is an increase of 50 (+2.1%). In the national ranking it rose from #13,115 to #12,416.
What does the Census say about the background of Reynosa?
Among Census respondents with the surname Reynosa, the largest self-reported group is Hispanic at 92.6%. The next largest groups are White (5.8%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (0.6%). 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 Reynosa in the 2020 Census, accounting for 92.6% (2,211 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Reynosa appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are Hispanic (92.6%), White (5.8%), Asian/Pacific Islander (0.6%). 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 Reynosa (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 Reynosa mean?
A toponymic surname indicating someone from the city of Reynosa in northeastern Mexico. 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 Reynosa (0.80 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 common is the surname Reynosa?
See how many Americans have the surname Reynosa on HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site built around that single question.