Explore the Family Name Renzo
The meaning of Renzo
Italian: from a short form of the personal name Lorenzo, Latin Laurentius (see Lawrence). Some characteristic forenames: Italian Sal, Angelo, Antonio, Attilio, Nicola, Salvatore, Tommaso.
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How common is the last name Renzo in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Renzo has seen an increase between 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Renzo was ranked as the 54,766th most popular surname in the U.S., with 352 individuals bearing the name. By 2010, the rank rose to 52,619th and the count increased to 394 individuals. This translates to an increase of 3.92% in ranking and a 11.93% increase in count, while the proportion per 100k remained the same.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #54,766 | #52,619 | 3.92% |
| Count | 352 | 394 | 11.93% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.13 | 0.13 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Renzo
The Decennial U.S. Census also provides data on the ethnicity associated with the surname Renzo. The majority, over 90%, identify as White, although there was a slight decrease from 96.31% in 2000 to 92.39% in 2010. Those identifying as Hispanic saw a significant increase, going from 1.70% in 2000 to 6.35% in 2010, which is a 273.53% change. The percentage of people with the surname Renzo identifying as two or more races decreased from 1.7% in 2000 to none in 2010. There were no individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.31% | 92.39% | -4.07% |
| Hispanic | 1.7% | 6.35% | 273.53% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.7% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |