Explore the Family Name Rentas
The meaning of Rentas
Spanish and Portuguese: plural form of Renta. Some characteristic forenames: Spanish Carlos, Jose, Pedro, Ramonita, Angel, Juan, Manuel, Mario, Tomas, Aida, Armando, Blanca.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Rentas in the United States?
The surname Rentas has seen a rise in popularity according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, Rentas ranked 15,286th in popularity and it increased to 14,014th by 2010, an uptick of 8.32%. Similarly, the count of individuals bearing the surname also rose from 1,765 in 2000 to 2,149 in 2010, marking a growth of 21.76%. This shows that the proportion of people with Rentas as their last name per 100,000 residents grew from 0.65 to 0.73 during this decade, a change of 12.31%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #15,286 | #14,014 | 8.32% |
| Count | 1,765 | 2,149 | 21.76% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.65 | 0.73 | 12.31% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Rentas
Looking at the ethnic identity of those with the surname Rentas, the Decennial U.S. Census data points to a significant Hispanic representation. As of the year 2000, 84.36% of those with the surname Rentas identified as Hispanic, a number that increased to 88.27% by 2010. During the same period, the percentage of those identifying as White dropped from 11.56% to 9.17%, while the Black population reduced from 2.44% to 1.91%. Interestingly, there were no individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year. Representation of those identifying with two or more races also dropped sharply from 1.30% to 0.23%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 84.36% | 88.27% | 4.63% |
| White | 11.56% | 9.17% | -20.67% |
| Black | 2.44% | 1.91% | -21.72% |
| Two or More Races | 1.3% | 0.23% | -82.31% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |