Explore the Family Name Redondo
The meaning of Redondo
Spanish, Portuguese, and Galician: 1. habitational name from any of numerous places in Portugal and Galicia (Spain) named Redondo, of the same etymology as in 2 below. 2. nickname for a plump person, from redondo ‘round’ (from Latin rotundus). Some characteristic forenames: Spanish Jose, Luis, Andres, Carlos, Pedro, Francisco, Jacinto, Miguel, Octavio, Orlando, Ruben, Abelardo.
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How common is the last name Redondo in the United States?
The surname Redondo has seen an increase in popularity in the United States, according to data from the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, it ranked 15,146th on the list of most common surnames, but by 2010, it had climbed to 13,383rd position, an improvement of 11.64%. The number of individuals bearing the Redondo surname also experienced a significant growth of 27.44%, expanding from 1,786 in 2000 to 2,276 in 2010. The proportion of the population with this surname per 100,000 people increased by 16.67%, moving from 0.66 to 0.77.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #15,146 | #13,383 | 11.64% |
| Count | 1,786 | 2,276 | 27.44% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.66 | 0.77 | 16.67% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Redondo
In terms of ethnicity, the majority of individuals with the surname Redondo identify as Hispanic, as indicated by the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, 75.48% of people with this surname were of Hispanic ethnicity, and this figure rose to 78.95% in 2010. Meanwhile, those identifying as White decreased from 16.24% to 13.31%, whereas the Asian/Pacific Islander representation also dropped slightly from 7.22% to 6.63%. Although the percentage of individuals reporting two or more races declined from 0.62% to 0.40%, there was an emergence of Black (0.26%) and American Indian and Alaskan Native (0.44%) ethnic identities among individuals with the Redondo surname.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 75.48% | 78.95% | 4.6% |
| White | 16.24% | 13.31% | -18.04% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 7.22% | 6.63% | -8.17% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0.44% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0.62% | 0.4% | -35.48% |
| Black | 0% | 0.26% | 0% |