2000
#17,996
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 1,430
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.53
Rare Last name
Aldrete
Derived from the Old French word "arbrette," meaning a small tree or shrub, likely referring to someone who lived near one.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 2,133 Americans carry the last name Aldrete. That puts it at #15,202 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.62 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 160,691 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Aldrete surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
Bearers in the US
2.1K
1 in 160,691
Census rank
#15,202
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.6
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
1.9K
rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 1,860 bearers of the surname Aldrete in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.62 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 15202nd position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Aldrete, the largest self-reported group is Hispanic at 89.0%. The next largest groups are White (10.2%) and Two or More Races (0.4%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Aldrete
The surname Aldrete has its origins in Spain, traced back to the 12th century. It is believed to have derived from the Spanish phrase "al de red," which translates to "the one from the network" or "the one from the net," referring to a fishing net or a related occupation.
Historically, the name Aldrete was prominent in the regions of Castilla and Andalusia in Spain. Some early records suggest that the name may have originated from the Basque region, where variations like "Aldretchen" and "Aldretxe" were found.
One of the earliest documented references to the Aldrete name is in the 14th century, where a certain Juan Aldrete was mentioned in a land registry document in the city of Seville. This suggests that the Aldrete family had established roots in southern Spain during that time.
In the 15th century, the Aldrete surname appeared in historical records associated with the Spanish Inquisition. Bernardo Aldrete, born in 1565 in Málaga, was a renowned Spanish humanist, historian, and philologist, known for his works on Spanish literature and language.
During the Spanish colonization of the Americas, several individuals with the Aldrete surname played significant roles. One notable figure was Diego Aldrete, a Spanish conquistador who participated in the conquest of Peru under the command of Francisco Pizarro in the 16th century.
Another prominent individual was Pedro de Aldrete, a Spanish military officer and colonial administrator who served as the Governor of the Rio de la Plata region in present-day Argentina and Paraguay in the late 16th century.
In the 17th century, Juan Aldrete y Soria, born in 1592 in Málaga, was a celebrated Spanish painter and engraver, known for his religious works and portraits.
The Aldrete surname also has a presence in the United States, particularly in areas with strong Spanish and Mexican influences, such as California, Texas, and New Mexico, reflecting the migration patterns of Spanish and Mexican settlers in those regions.
Overall, the surname Aldrete has a rich history rooted in Spain, with connections to various regions, occupations, and historical figures, reflecting the diverse cultural and geographic influences that have shaped its legacy over centuries.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Aldrete
Among Census respondents with the surname Aldrete, the largest self-reported group is Hispanic at 89.0%. The next largest groups are White (10.2%) and Two or More Races (0.4%).
The bar chart below shows how Aldrete bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Aldrete surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- Hispanic or Latino89.0% · 1,656
- White10.2% · 190
- Two or more races0.4% · 8
- Asian and Pacific Islander0.3% · 5
- Black or African American0.1% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Aldrete
Aldrete appears in 3 published Census surname files: 2000, 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2010
#15,889
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 1,830
+400 bearers (+28.0%)
Per 100,000 0.62
Rank movement Up 2,107 places
2020
#15,202
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 1,860
+30 bearers (+1.6%)
Per 100,000 0.62
Rank movement Up 687 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #17,996 | 1,430 | 0.53 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #15,889 | 1,830 | 0.62 | +400 bearers (+28.0%) | Up 2,107 places |
| 2020 | #15,202 | 1,860 | 0.62 | +30 bearers (+1.6%) | Up 687 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Aldrete surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #15,889 | #15,202 | 4.3% |
| Count | 1,830 | 1,860 | 1.6% |
| Per 100K | 0.62 | 0.62 | 0.4% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Aldrete bearers went from 1,830 to 1,860 (+1.6% change). The surname moved up 687 positions in the national ranking, going from #15,889 to #15,202.
FAQ
Aldrete surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Aldrete?
Name Census estimates that about 2,133 living Americans carry the surname Aldrete. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 160,691 residents.
How common is Aldrete?
Aldrete ranks #15,202 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.62 per 100,000 residents, which is about 1 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 1,860 people with the surname Aldrete. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (2,133), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.62 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.62 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 1 of them to have the surname Aldrete.
Has Aldrete become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Aldrete went from 1,830 recorded bearers to 1,860. That is an increase of 30 (+1.6%). In the national ranking it rose from #15,889 to #15,202.
What does the Census say about the background of Aldrete?
Among Census respondents with the surname Aldrete, the largest self-reported group is Hispanic at 89.0%. The next largest groups are White (10.2%) and Two or More Races (0.4%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
Hispanic is the largest self-reported group for the surname Aldrete in the 2020 Census, accounting for 89.0% (1,656 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Aldrete appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are Hispanic (89.0%), White (10.2%), Two or More Races (0.4%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Aldrete (2000, 2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Aldrete mean?
Derived from the Old French word "arbrette," meaning a small tree or shrub, likely referring to someone who lived near one. The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Aldrete (0.62 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How common is the surname Aldrete?
You can see how many people have the surname Aldrete on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — same data roots, lighter UI.