2000
#98,770
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 170
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.06
Very Rare Last name
Rezendez
An American surname of Spanish origin referring to a vineyard or grape grower.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 135 Americans carry the last name Rezendez. That puts it at #143,511 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,538,921 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Rezendez 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
135
1 in 2,538,921
Census rank
#143,511
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
118
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 118 bearers of the surname Rezendez in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 143511th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Rezendez, the largest self-reported group is Hispanic at 78.8%. The next largest groups are White (17.8%) and Black (1.7%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Rezendez
The surname Rezendez is believed to have originated in Spain, specifically in the region of Galicia. It likely emerged during the medieval period, between the 5th and 15th centuries. Linguists suggest that the name may derive from the Galician or Portuguese words "recende" or "recende," meaning "fragrant" or "aromatic." This could indicate that the name's earliest bearers were associated with professions or locations related to aromatic plants or spices.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname Rezendez can be found in the Tumbo de Sobrado, a medieval cartulary from the Monastery of Santa María de Sobrado dos Monxes in Galicia, dated to the 12th century. The document mentions individuals with the surname, suggesting its existence in the region during that time.
In the 14th century, a notable figure named Pedro Rezendez was a prominent landowner and nobleman in the Galician town of Pontevedra. His descendants continued to hold significant influence in the area for several generations.
During the 16th century, the surname Rezendez appeared in various historical records throughout Spain and its colonies. Juan Rezendez, born in 1521, was a renowned explorer who accompanied Hernán Cortés on his expeditions to Mexico and later became a member of the Spanish colonial government in New Spain (present-day Mexico).
Another notable bearer of the surname was Francisca Rezendez, a 17th-century painter and artist from Seville, Spain, known for her religious works and portraiture. She was active between 1630 and 1670.
In the 18th century, Miguel Rezendez, born in 1712, was a prominent philosopher and theologian from Madrid, Spain. He authored several influential works on ethics and moral philosophy.
As the surname spread throughout Spain and its territories, variations in spelling emerged, such as Resendes, Rezende, and Resende. These variations can be found in historical records from various regions of Spain and Latin America.
It is worth noting that the surname Rezendez is relatively uncommon in modern times, but its historical significance and enduring presence in various regions of Spain and Latin America are a testament to its rich cultural heritage and fascinating linguistic origins.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Rezendez
Among Census respondents with the surname Rezendez, the largest self-reported group is Hispanic at 78.8%. The next largest groups are White (17.8%) and Black (1.7%).
The bar chart below shows how Rezendez 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 Rezendez surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- Hispanic or Latino78.8% · 93
- White17.8% · 21
- Black or African American1.7% · 2
- Asian and Pacific Islander0.8% · 1
- Two or more races0.8% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Rezendez
Rezendez 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
#158,432
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 102
-68 bearers (-40.0%)
Per 100,000 0.03
Rank movement Down 59,662 places
2020
#143,511
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 118
+16 bearers (+15.7%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Up 14,921 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #98,770 | 170 | 0.06 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #158,432 | 102 | 0.03 | -68 bearers (-40.0%) | Down 59,662 places |
| 2020 | #143,511 | 118 | 0.04 | +16 bearers (+15.7%) | Up 14,921 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 Rezendez 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 | #158,432 | #143,511 | 9.4% |
| Count | 102 | 118 | 15.7% |
| Per 100K | 0.03 | 0.04 | 31.6% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Rezendez bearers went from 102 to 118 (+15.7% change). The surname moved up 14,921 positions in the national ranking, going from #158,432 to #143,511.
FAQ
Rezendez surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Rezendez?
Name Census estimates that about 135 living Americans carry the surname Rezendez. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,538,921 residents.
How common is Rezendez?
Rezendez ranks #143,511 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, which is about 0 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 118 people with the surname Rezendez. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (135), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.04 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.04 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 0 of them to have the surname Rezendez.
Has Rezendez become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Rezendez went from 102 recorded bearers to 118. That is an increase of 16 (+15.7%). In the national ranking it rose from #158,432 to #143,511.
What does the Census say about the background of Rezendez?
Among Census respondents with the surname Rezendez, the largest self-reported group is Hispanic at 78.8%. The next largest groups are White (17.8%) and Black (1.7%). 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 Rezendez in the 2020 Census, accounting for 78.8% (93 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Rezendez appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are Hispanic (78.8%), White (17.8%), Black (1.7%). 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 Rezendez (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 Rezendez mean?
An American surname of Spanish origin referring to a vineyard or grape grower. 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 Rezendez (0.04 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 Rezendez?
You can see how many Americans have the surname Rezendez on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — same data roots, lighter UI.