2000
#2,049
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 16,208
First available Census row
Per 100,000 6.01
Uncommon Last name
Reynoso
A Spanish habitational surname indicating someone from any of the places named Reinoso, derived from the Latin "ramosu," meaning "branchy."
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 27,456 Americans carry the last name Reynoso. That puts it at #1,450 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 8.01 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 12,484 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Reynoso 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
27K
1 in 12,484
Census rank
#1,450
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
8.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
24K
uncommon in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 23,943 bearers of the surname Reynoso in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 8.01 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 1450th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Reynoso, the largest self-reported group is Hispanic at 94.0%. The next largest groups are White (3.6%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (1.6%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Reynoso
The surname Reynoso is of Spanish origin, tracing its roots back to the medieval period in Spain. It is derived from the Spanish word "reyno," meaning "kingdom," and the suffix "-oso," which suggests an abundance or association. This combination translates to "belonging to the kingdom" or "related to the realm."
The earliest known records of the Reynoso surname can be found in various historical documents from the 13th century, primarily in regions such as Castile, Andalusia, and Extremadura. These areas were once part of the Kingdom of Castile and played a significant role in the Reconquista, the protracted struggle to reclaim the Iberian Peninsula from Moorish rule.
During the 14th century, several notable individuals bearing the Reynoso surname made their mark in Spanish history. One such figure was Juan Reynoso, a prominent military commander who fought alongside King Alfonso XI during the Siege of Gibraltar in 1333-1334. His bravery and strategic acumen earned him recognition and land grants.
Another historical figure was Pedro Reynoso, a scholar and diplomat who served as an ambassador for the Crown of Castile in the 15th century. He is mentioned in various diplomatic correspondences and treaties of the time, including those related to the marriage of Princess Isabella of Castile and Ferdinand of Aragon, which ultimately led to the unification of Spain.
In the 16th century, the Reynoso name gained further prominence with the exploits of Hernán Cortés's lieutenant, Diego de Reynoso. Born in 1480 in Extremadura, he accompanied Cortés on his expedition to Mexico and played a crucial role in the conquest of the Aztec Empire.
As the Spanish Empire expanded across the Americas, the Reynoso surname spread to various colonies and territories. One notable figure from this era was Juan Manuel Reynoso, a criollo (Spanish-American) who served as the Governor of Panama in the late 17th century.
In the realm of literature, the Reynoso surname is associated with the 19th-century Spanish novelist and playwright, Enrique Gaspar y Rimbau Reynoso. Born in 1842 in Madrid, he is renowned for his works that depicted the social and political realities of his time.
Throughout history, the Reynoso surname has been linked to various illustrious individuals, from military leaders and diplomats to writers and colonial administrators. While its origins can be traced back to medieval Spain, the name has since spread across the globe, carrying with it a rich legacy and cultural significance.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Reynoso
Among Census respondents with the surname Reynoso, the largest self-reported group is Hispanic at 94.0%. The next largest groups are White (3.6%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (1.6%).
The bar chart below shows how Reynoso 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 Reynoso surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- Hispanic or Latino94.0% · 22,498
- White3.6% · 863
- Asian and Pacific Islander1.6% · 390
- Black or African American0.4% · 84
- Two or more races0.3% · 60
- American Indian and Alaska Native0.2% · 48
Timeline
Historical Census data for Reynoso
Reynoso 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
#1,554
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 23,143
+6,935 bearers (+42.8%)
Per 100,000 7.85
Rank movement Up 495 places
2020
#1,450
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 23,943
+800 bearers (+3.5%)
Per 100,000 8.01
Rank movement Up 104 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #2,049 | 16,208 | 6.01 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #1,554 | 23,143 | 7.85 | +6,935 bearers (+42.8%) | Up 495 places |
| 2020 | #1,450 | 23,943 | 8.01 | +800 bearers (+3.5%) | Up 104 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 Reynoso 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 | #1,554 | #1,450 | 6.7% |
| Count | 23,143 | 23,943 | 3.5% |
| Per 100K | 7.85 | 8.01 | 2.0% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Reynoso bearers went from 23,143 to 23,943 (+3.5% change). The surname moved up 104 positions in the national ranking, going from #1,554 to #1,450.
FAQ
Reynoso surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Reynoso?
Name Census estimates that about 27,456 living Americans carry the surname Reynoso. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 12,484 residents.
How common is Reynoso?
Reynoso ranks #1,450 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Uncommon." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 8.01 per 100,000 residents, which is about 8 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 23,943 people with the surname Reynoso. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (27,456), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 8.01 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 8.01 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 8 of them to have the surname Reynoso.
Has Reynoso become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Reynoso went from 23,143 recorded bearers to 23,943. That is an increase of 800 (+3.5%). In the national ranking it rose from #1,554 to #1,450.
What does the Census say about the background of Reynoso?
Among Census respondents with the surname Reynoso, the largest self-reported group is Hispanic at 94.0%. The next largest groups are White (3.6%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (1.6%). 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 Reynoso in the 2020 Census, accounting for 94.0% (22,498 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Reynoso appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are Hispanic (94.0%), White (3.6%), Asian/Pacific Islander (1.6%). 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 Reynoso (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 Reynoso mean?
A Spanish habitational surname indicating someone from any of the places named Reinoso, derived from the Latin "ramosu," meaning "branchy." 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 Reynoso (8.01 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 many people have the last name Reynoso?
See how common the surname Reynoso is on HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site built around that single question.