2010
#148,347
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 111
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Allado
A Spanish surname meaning "next to" or "near to."
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 125 Americans carry the last name Allado. That puts it at #150,205 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,742,035 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Allado 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
125
1 in 2,742,035
Census rank
#150,205
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
109
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 109 bearers of the surname Allado in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 150205th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Allado, the largest self-reported group is Asian/Pacific Islander at 89.0%. The next largest groups are Black (4.6%) and Hispanic (4.6%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Allado
The surname ALLADO is believed to have originated from the Spanish region of Andalusia during the 15th century. It is thought to be derived from the Spanish term "allado," which translates to "beside" or "next to," potentially suggesting a connection to a specific location or landmark.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the ALLADO surname can be found in the municipal archives of Seville, where a document from 1492 mentions a certain Juan Allado, a merchant involved in the local trade of silk and spices. This historical reference provides insight into the presence of the name during the late 15th century in southern Spain.
In the 16th century, the ALLADO surname gained prominence with the explorer and navigator Alonso Allado, who participated in several expeditions to the Americas under the command of Hernán Cortés. Born in 1501 in Seville, Alonso Allado played a pivotal role in the conquest of Mexico and later served as a colonial administrator in New Spain until his death in 1568.
Another notable figure bearing the ALLADO surname was Francisca Allado, a Catholic nun who lived in the 17th century. She was renowned for her devotion and charitable works, founding a convent in Málaga dedicated to assisting the poor and destitute. Francisca Allado's legacy as a humanitarian and her unwavering faith left a lasting impact on the local community.
In the 18th century, the ALLADO name appeared in various historical records from the region of Extremadura. One such reference is found in the parish records of Cáceres, where a Pedro Allado, born in 1724, is listed as a prominent landowner and farmer.
Moving into the 19th century, the ALLADO surname gained recognition in the field of literature with the Spanish poet and playwright José Allado y Valverde, born in 1810 in Córdoba. His works, which often celebrated the beauty of Andalusia and its rich cultural heritage, earned him acclaim and a place in the literary canon of the time.
Throughout its history, the ALLADO surname has been associated with various regions of Spain, particularly in Andalusia and Extremadura, reflecting the diverse geographical origins and migrations of those who bore the name. While the exact etymology remains uncertain, the surname's connection to the Spanish word "allado" suggests a potential link to a specific location or landmark that played a significant role in the lives of its earliest bearers.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Allado
Among Census respondents with the surname Allado, the largest self-reported group is Asian/Pacific Islander at 89.0%. The next largest groups are Black (4.6%) and Hispanic (4.6%).
The bar chart below shows how Allado 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 Allado surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- Asian and Pacific Islander89.0% · 97
- Black or African American4.6% · 5
- Hispanic or Latino4.6% · 5
- White1.8% · 2
Timeline
Historical Census data for Allado
Allado appears in 2 published Census surname files: 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2020
#150,205
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 109
-2 bearers (-1.8%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 1,858 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | #148,347 | 111 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2020 | #150,205 | 109 | 0.04 | -2 bearers (-1.8%) | Down 1,858 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 Allado 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 | #148,347 | #150,205 | -1.3% |
| Count | 111 | 109 | -1.8% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | -8.8% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Allado bearers went from 111 to 109 (-1.8% change). The surname moved down 1,858 positions in the national ranking, going from #148,347 to #150,205.
FAQ
Allado surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Allado?
Name Census estimates that about 125 living Americans carry the surname Allado. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,742,035 residents.
How common is Allado?
Allado ranks #150,205 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, which is about 0 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 109 people with the surname Allado. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (125), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.04 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.04 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 0 of them to have the surname Allado.
Has Allado become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Allado went from 111 recorded bearers to 109. That is a decrease of 2 (-1.8%). In the national ranking it fell from #148,347 to #150,205.
What does the Census say about the background of Allado?
Among Census respondents with the surname Allado, the largest self-reported group is Asian/Pacific Islander at 89.0%. The next largest groups are Black (4.6%) and Hispanic (4.6%). 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?
Asian/Pacific Islander is the largest self-reported group for the surname Allado in the 2020 Census, accounting for 89.0% (97 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Allado appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are Asian/Pacific Islander (89.0%), Black (4.6%), Hispanic (4.6%). 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 Allado (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 Allado mean?
A Spanish surname meaning "next to" or "near to." 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 Allado (0.04 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 many people have the last name Allado?
Our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers how many people are called Allado at a glance, with the living-bearer count up front.