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

Andal, 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 Andal surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Andal in America

Andal is the 37993rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Andal surname appeared 584 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 people would have the surname Andal.

We can also compare 2010 data for Andal 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 Andal

The surname Andal is of Spanish origin, deriving from the ancient region of Andalusia in southern Spain. Its roots can be traced back to the 8th century when the Moors invaded and conquered the Iberian Peninsula, establishing their rule in Andalusia. The name is believed to have originated from the Arabic word "al-Andalus," which referred to the territory under Moorish control.

During the Moorish occupation of Andalusia, the region flourished as a center of culture, art, and learning. Many families and individuals adopted surnames reflecting their association with this prosperous region. The earliest known records of the surname Andal date back to the 13th century, appearing in medieval documents and chronicles from cities like Seville and Córdoba.

One of the earliest notable figures with the surname Andal was Juan Andal, a renowned poet and philosopher who lived in Seville during the 14th century. His works explored themes of love, spirituality, and the human condition, earning him widespread acclaim in literary circles of the time.

In the 15th century, the name Andal gained further prominence with the rise of Diego Andal, a skilled architect and engineer who contributed to the construction of several iconic structures in Granada, including the Alhambra palace complex.

During the 16th century, the Andal family played a significant role in the colonization of the Americas. Hernando Andal, a Spanish conquistador, was among the first explorers to establish settlements in present-day Mexico and Peru, leading expeditions in search of gold and riches.

As the centuries passed, the Andal surname spread across Spain and eventually to other parts of Europe and the Americas. One notable figure from the 18th century was María Andal, a renowned painter whose works captured the vibrant culture and landscapes of Andalusia.

In the 19th century, Antonio Andal, a Spanish novelist and playwright, gained recognition for his literary works that explored the complexities of human relationships and societal issues of his time.

Throughout its history, the surname Andal has been associated with individuals from various walks of life, including artists, writers, explorers, and scholars, all tracing their roots back to the rich cultural heritage of Andalusia.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Andal

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

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 Andal 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 Andal 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 Andal was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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