Find out how popular the last name Anchondo is in the United States and learn more about the meaning, history, and race and ethnic origin of people in America who are named Anchondo.

Anchondo, like all of the last names we have data for, is identified by the U.S. Census Bureau as a surname which has more than 100 occurrences in the United States in the Decennial Census survey. The most recent statistics we have for the Anchondo surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Anchondo in America

Anchondo is the 10653rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Anchondo surname appeared 3,003 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 1 people would have the surname Anchondo.

We can also compare 2010 data for Anchondo to data from the previous census in 2000. The table below contains all of the statistics for both years in a side-by-side comparison.

The history of the last name Anchondo

The surname Anchondo originates from Spain and is believed to have its roots in the Basque region. It is thought to be derived from the Basque word "antxondo," which means "place of the waterfalls" or "place near the waterfalls." This suggests that the name may have originated from a specific geographical location or place name associated with waterfalls or a cascading body of water.

The earliest known recorded instances of the name Anchondo can be traced back to the 16th century in various historical documents and records from the Basque region of Spain. One notable early mention of the name is found in the "Diccionario Histórico-Genealógico de los Títulos y Familias Nobles de la Monarquía Española" (Historical-Genealogical Dictionary of Titles and Noble Families of the Spanish Monarchy), published in the late 18th century.

In the 17th century, Juan de Anchondo (1585-1657) was a prominent Spanish military officer and colonial administrator who served as the Governor of the Philippines from 1635 to 1639. He played a significant role in the defense of the Philippine Islands against Dutch and Portuguese attacks during his tenure.

Another notable figure with the surname Anchondo was Martín de Anchondo (1631-1698), a Spanish military engineer and architect. He is renowned for his work on various fortifications and military structures throughout Spain and its colonies, including the fortifications of Cartagena de Indias in modern-day Colombia.

In the 19th century, José María Anchondo (1807-1875) was a Mexican lawyer and politician who served as the Governor of the state of Chihuahua from 1865 to 1867. He played a significant role in the struggles against the French intervention in Mexico during the Second Mexican Empire.

The surname Anchondo has also been associated with various place names and geographic locations in Spain and Mexico. For example, there is a town called Anchondo in the municipality of Mutriku, located in the Basque province of Gipuzkoa, Spain. Additionally, there is a community called Anchondo in the state of Chihuahua, Mexico, which may have been named after individuals with the Anchondo surname.

While the surname Anchondo is relatively uncommon, it has been carried by individuals from various walks of life throughout history, including military officers, colonial administrators, engineers, architects, lawyers, and politicians. The name's origins in the Basque region of Spain and its potential connection to a specific geographic location or place name associated with waterfalls make it a unique and intriguing surname with a rich historical background.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Anchondo

We also have some data on the ancestry of people with the surname Anchondo.

The below race categories are the modified race categories used in the Census Bureau's population estimates program. All people were categorized into six mutually exclusive racial and Hispanic origin groups:

1. White only
2. Black only
3. American Indian and Alaskan Native only
4. Asian and Pacific Islander only
5. Hispanic
6. Two or More Races

For the most recent 2010 census data, the race/ethnic origin breakdown for Anchondo was:

Note: Any fields showing (S) means the data was suppressed for privacy so that the data does not in any way identify any specific individuals.

Since we have data from the previous census in 2000, we can also compare the values to see how the popularity of Anchondo has changed in the 10 years between the two census surveys.

Data source

The last name data and ethnic breakdown of last names is sourced directly from the Decennial Census survey, conducted every 10 years by the United States Census Bureau.

The history and meaning of the name Anchondo was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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