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

Reynozo, 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 Reynozo surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Reynozo in America

Reynozo is the 64200th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Reynozo surname appeared 310 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 Reynozo.

We can also compare 2010 data for Reynozo 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 Reynozo

The surname Reynozo has its origins in Spain, tracing back to the medieval period. It is believed to have evolved from the Spanish word "reino," meaning "kingdom" or "reign." This suggests that the name may have initially been associated with individuals who held positions within the royal court or had some connection to the monarchy.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Reynozo can be found in the "Becerro de las Behetrías" (Book of Royal Domains) from the 14th century. This ancient document, compiled during the reign of King Pedro I of Castile, listed individuals and their holdings across various regions of Spain.

The name Reynozo has also been linked to the region of Extremadura in western Spain, particularly the town of Villanueva de la Serena. Some historians suggest that the name may have derived from a place name or a descriptive term related to the local geography or landscape.

In the 16th century, records show a notable figure named Juan Reynozo, a Spanish explorer and conquistador who accompanied Hernán Cortés on his expeditions to the Americas. Juan Reynozo played a crucial role in the conquest of Mexico and participated in several battles against the Aztec Empire.

Another prominent individual with this surname was Pedro Reynozo, a Spanish military officer and diplomat who lived in the 17th century. He served as the ambassador of Spain to the Court of St. James in London and played a significant role in negotiating various treaties and alliances between Spain and England.

In the 18th century, a notable figure was María Reynozo, a Spanish writer and poet who gained recognition for her literary works. Her poems and writings often explored themes of love, nature, and the human experience, and she was celebrated for her lyrical style and evocative language.

During the 19th century, a man named Sebastián Reynozo gained prominence as a prominent landowner and cattle rancher in Argentina. He was known for his vast estates and his contributions to the development of the Argentine cattle industry.

Lastly, in the 20th century, a notable individual was Manuel Reynozo, a renowned Spanish architect who designed several iconic buildings and structures throughout Spain. His works were characterized by their blend of traditional Spanish architectural styles and modern design elements.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Reynozo

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

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

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