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

Rincón, 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 Rincón surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Rincón in America

Rincón is the 2215th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Rincón surname appeared 16,455 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 6 people would have the surname Rincón.

We can also compare 2010 data for Rincón 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 Rincón

The surname Rincon originates from Spain, with roots dating back to the medieval period. It is derived from the Spanish word "rincon," which translates to "corner" or "remote place." The name is believed to have originated as a topographic designation, referring to individuals who lived in secluded or remote areas.

During the Reconquista, the Christian reconquest of the Iberian Peninsula from the Moors, many Spanish families took on surnames related to their geographic locations or notable landmarks. The Rincon surname likely emerged during this time, as families settled in remote corners or valleys across the newly reclaimed territories.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the Rincon surname can be found in the "Becerro de las Behetrías de Castilla," an important medieval document that documented land ownership and feudal obligations in the Kingdom of Castile. This document, compiled in the late 14th century, mentions several individuals with the Rincon surname, suggesting the name's long-standing presence in the region.

In the 15th century, the Rincon surname appeared in various legal documents and records, such as the "Libro de los Behetrías," which detailed the rights and privileges of certain towns and villages in Castile. One notable individual from this period was Pedro Rincon (c. 1420-1500), a Spanish diplomat and courtier who served under King Ferdinand II of Aragon and Queen Isabella I of Castile.

As the Spanish Empire expanded across the Americas during the 16th and 17th centuries, many individuals bearing the Rincon surname contributed to the exploration and settlement of the New World. Alonso de Rincon (c. 1520-1590) was a Spanish conquistador who participated in the conquest of Peru under Francisco Pizarro and later served as a governor in the region.

In the realm of literature, the Rincon surname is associated with Antonio de Guevara (c. 1480-1545), a Spanish chronicler and moralist whose works, such as "Reloj de Príncipes" and "Epístolas Familiares," were widely influential during the Renaissance period.

Another notable figure was Juan de Rincon (c. 1560-1630), a Spanish painter who worked in the Baroque style and is best known for his religious paintings adorning churches and monasteries throughout Spain.

During the colonial era, the Rincon surname spread across the Spanish territories, including Mexico, where individuals like Juan de Rincon Gallardo (c. 1600-1670) made significant contributions as landowners and ranchers in the northern frontier regions.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Rincón

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

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

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