2000
#9,682
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 3,078
First available Census row
Per 100,000 1.14
Rare Last name
Almendarez
A Spanish habitational surname derived from a place named Almendares, likely referring to an area with almond trees.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 4,824 Americans carry the last name Almendarez. That puts it at #7,603 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 1.41 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 71,052 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Almendarez 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
4.8K
1 in 71,052
Census rank
#7,603
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
1.4
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
4.2K
rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 4,207 bearers of the surname Almendarez in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 1.41 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 7603rd position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Almendarez, the largest self-reported group is Hispanic at 91.8%. The next largest groups are White (6.4%) and Black (0.7%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Almendarez
The surname Almendarez is of Spanish origin, believed to have emerged in the region of Andalusia during the medieval period. It is derived from the Spanish word "almendro," meaning "almond tree," suggesting that the earliest bearers of this name may have been associated with almond cultivation or lived near almond groves.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Almendarez can be found in the "Libro de Repartimiento de Sevilla," a historical document from the 13th century that recorded the distribution of land and property among the settlers of the city of Seville after its reconquest from the Moors in 1248. This document mentions several individuals with variations of the name, such as Pero Almendarez and Juan Almendarez.
During the 15th century, the Almendarez family held prominent positions in the Kingdom of Aragon, with notable members including Juan Almendarez de Aguilar (1420-1492), a renowned military commander who served under King Ferdinand II of Aragon. His son, Pedro Almendarez de Aguilar (1460-1528), followed in his footsteps and became a celebrated knight and courtier.
In the 16th century, the name Almendarez gained recognition in the Americas as Spanish conquistadors and colonists brought it to the New World. One notable figure was Diego de Almendarez (1510-1582), a Spanish explorer and conquistador who led expeditions to present-day Honduras and founded the city of Gracias a Dios in 1536.
Another prominent individual was Hernán Almendarez de Toledo (1545-1611), a Spanish-born explorer and adventurer who played a significant role in the exploration and settlement of the Philippines. He served as the governor of the Spanish East Indies from 1596 to 1602, and his legacy is celebrated in the city of Almendras, which was named after him.
In the realm of literature, the name Almendarez is associated with the Spanish poet and playwright Lope de Almendarez (1580-1644), whose works were influential during the Golden Age of Spanish literature. His most famous play, "El Caballero de Olmedo," is considered a masterpiece of the Spanish Renaissance theater.
While the name Almendarez has its roots in Spain, it has since spread to various regions of the world, particularly Latin America, through Spanish colonization and immigration. However, its earliest origins and historical significance are deeply rooted in the Iberian Peninsula and the rich cultural heritage of Andalusia.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Almendarez
Among Census respondents with the surname Almendarez, the largest self-reported group is Hispanic at 91.8%. The next largest groups are White (6.4%) and Black (0.7%).
The bar chart below shows how Almendarez 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 Almendarez surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- Hispanic or Latino91.8% · 3,861
- White6.4% · 268
- Black or African American0.7% · 30
- Two or more races0.4% · 18
- Asian and Pacific Islander0.4% · 16
- American Indian and Alaska Native0.3% · 14
Timeline
Historical Census data for Almendarez
Almendarez 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
#7,531
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 4,415
+1,337 bearers (+43.4%)
Per 100,000 1.50
Rank movement Up 2,151 places
2020
#7,603
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 4,207
-208 bearers (-4.7%)
Per 100,000 1.41
Rank movement Down 72 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #9,682 | 3,078 | 1.14 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #7,531 | 4,415 | 1.50 | +1,337 bearers (+43.4%) | Up 2,151 places |
| 2020 | #7,603 | 4,207 | 1.41 | -208 bearers (-4.7%) | Down 72 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 Almendarez 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 | #7,531 | #7,603 | -1.0% |
| Count | 4,415 | 4,207 | -4.7% |
| Per 100K | 1.50 | 1.41 | -6.2% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Almendarez bearers went from 4,415 to 4,207 (-4.7% change). The surname moved down 72 positions in the national ranking, going from #7,531 to #7,603.
FAQ
Almendarez surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Almendarez?
Name Census estimates that about 4,824 living Americans carry the surname Almendarez. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 71,052 residents.
How common is Almendarez?
Almendarez ranks #7,603 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 1.41 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 4,207 people with the surname Almendarez. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (4,824), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 1.41 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 1.41 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 Almendarez.
Has Almendarez become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Almendarez went from 4,415 recorded bearers to 4,207. That is a decrease of 208 (-4.7%). In the national ranking it fell from #7,531 to #7,603.
What does the Census say about the background of Almendarez?
Among Census respondents with the surname Almendarez, the largest self-reported group is Hispanic at 91.8%. The next largest groups are White (6.4%) and Black (0.7%). 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 Almendarez in the 2020 Census, accounting for 91.8% (3,861 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Almendarez appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are Hispanic (91.8%), White (6.4%), Black (0.7%). 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 Almendarez (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 Almendarez mean?
A Spanish habitational surname derived from a place named Almendares, likely referring to an area with almond trees. 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 Almendarez (1.41 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 Almendarez?
For a quick modern take, check how many people have the last name Almendarez on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org.