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

Rezendiz, 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 Rezendiz surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Rezendiz in America

Rezendiz is the 126765th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Rezendiz surname appeared 135 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 Rezendiz.

We can also compare 2010 data for Rezendiz 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 Rezendiz

The surname Rezendiz originates from Spain and can be traced back to the Middle Ages. It is believed to have its roots in the northern region of Spain, particularly in the Basque Country and the surrounding areas. The name is derived from the Basque word "erretzea," which means "to burn" or "to set on fire," indicating that the earliest bearers of this name may have been associated with occupations related to burning or firing activities.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Rezendiz can be found in the Becerro Galicano, a historical document from the 14th century that documented genealogical information of noble families in the region. The name appears to have been prevalent in the areas around the city of Bilbao during that time period.

In the 15th century, there are references to a prominent individual named Juan de Rezendiz, who was a respected landowner and merchant in the town of Durango, located in the Basque province of Bizkaia. Juan de Rezendiz is mentioned in several historical documents, including land records and trade agreements, indicating his influential status in the region.

During the 16th century, the Rezendiz family expanded their presence beyond the Basque region, with members settling in other parts of Spain, as well as in the Americas, following the Spanish colonization of the New World. One notable figure from this period was Alonso de Rezendiz, who was born in Seville in 1527 and later became a renowned explorer and navigator, participating in several expeditions to the Caribbean and Central America.

In the 17th century, the name Rezendiz gained prominence in the literary world with the birth of María de Rezendiz y Zúñiga, a Spanish poet and writer who was celebrated for her lyrical works and contributions to the Golden Age of Spanish literature. She was born in Madrid in 1623 and her poetry collections were widely published and appreciated during her lifetime.

Another significant individual bearing the Rezendiz surname was Ignacio de Rezendiz, a military officer and colonial administrator who served in the Spanish Empire during the 18th century. Born in 1705 in Cadiz, Ignacio de Rezendiz played a crucial role in the governance of several Spanish territories in the Americas, including a stint as the governor of Puerto Rico from 1765 to 1771.

Throughout history, the Rezendiz surname has been carried by individuals from various walks of life, including artisans, merchants, writers, explorers, and military figures, all contributing to the rich cultural tapestry of Spain and its colonies.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Rezendiz

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

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

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