Rendón is a Spanish surname. Its etymology is uncertain, but it is possibly derived from a variant of the Spanish phrase de rondón, meaning "unexpectedly, rashly" or "without warning." This phrase is used in contexts describing a sudden or impulsive action. The surname may have originated as a nickname for someone deemed daring or impetuous.The surname is classified as a toponymic or descriptive surname in Spanish naming conventions. Many Spanish surnames were formed from adjectives or phrases describing a person's character or a notable event. Rendón follows this pattern.Notable bearers of the surname include Ángel Rendón Lozano, a Colombian painter; Diddinei Rendón, an Ecuadorian footballer; Héctor Rendón, a Mexican football manager; and Jorge Rendón Vásquez, a Peruvian lawyer and politician.Key FactsMeaning: Possibly "unexpectedly, rashly"Origin: SpanishType: SurnameUsage Regions: Spanish-speaking world