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

Rezendes, 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 Rezendes surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Rezendes in America

Rezendes is the 18106th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Rezendes surname appeared 1,538 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 Rezendes.

We can also compare 2010 data for Rezendes 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 Rezendes

The surname REZENDES originated in Portugal, tracing its roots back to the 15th century. It is believed to have derived from the Portuguese word "rezende," which means "resident" or "one who resides." This suggests that the name may have initially been given to someone who lived in a particular place or region.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the REZENDES name can be found in the 16th-century records of the Portuguese Inquisition. These documents mention individuals with the surname REZENDES who were subjected to interrogation and persecution during the Inquisition's reign.

In the 17th century, the REZENDES name appeared in various Portuguese colonial records, indicating that individuals bearing this surname had ventured to other parts of the world, particularly to Brazil and other Portuguese territories. This dispersal of the REZENDES name across different regions contributed to its further spread and evolution.

During the 18th century, a notable figure with the REZENDES surname was João Baptista Rezendes (1703-1781), a Portuguese architect and military engineer who worked on several fortifications and public buildings in Portugal and its colonies.

Another prominent individual was Luísa Rezendes (1790-1867), a Portuguese writer and poet who gained recognition for her literary works, which often explored themes of love, nature, and patriotism.

In the 19th century, the REZENDES surname was found in various genealogical records and historical documents from Portugal and its former colonies. One notable individual from this period was Antônio Rezendes (1825-1893), a Brazilian politician and lawyer who served as a deputy in the Brazilian National Congress.

Moving into the 20th century, José Rezendes (1901-1978) was a prominent Portuguese sculptor and artist, known for his works in bronze and stone, which can be found in various public spaces and museums throughout Portugal.

Throughout its history, the REZENDES surname has undergone minor variations in spelling, such as Resende, Rezende, or Rezende, reflecting regional dialects and linguistic adaptations over time. Nevertheless, the core meaning and origins of the name have remained closely tied to its Portuguese roots.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Rezendes

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

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

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