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

Andes, 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 Andes surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Andes in America

Andes is the 12729th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Andes surname appeared 2,425 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 Andes.

We can also compare 2010 data for Andes 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 Andes

The surname Andes is believed to have originated in Spain, likely derived from the Spanish word "Andaluz," which means "from Andalusia." This region in southern Spain was once under Moorish rule, and the name may have roots in the Arabic language, possibly linked to the word "al-andulus," which referred to the Iberian Peninsula.

The earliest recorded instances of the surname Andes can be traced back to the 13th century in various Spanish records and manuscripts. It is possible that the name was initially a descriptive one, referring to individuals who hailed from or had connections to the Andalusia region.

One notable example of an early record featuring the surname Andes is the Libro de las Behetrías, a 14th-century document that catalogued landholdings and associated families in the region of Castile. This document mentions several individuals with the surname Andes, indicating their presence in the area during that time.

The name Andes is also found in various historical records from other parts of Spain, such as Aragon and Catalonia, suggesting that individuals bearing this surname may have migrated or established themselves in different regions over time.

Among the earliest recorded individuals with the surname Andes was Juan Andes, a prominent figure in the court of King Alfonso X of Castile, who lived in the 13th century. Another notable person was Pedro Andes, a scholar and writer from Seville, who lived in the 15th century and authored several works on philosophy and theology.

In the 16th century, Diego Andes was a well-known architect and engineer who contributed to the construction of several notable buildings and fortifications in Spain during the Renaissance period.

Moving into the 17th century, María Andes was a renowned painter from Andalusia, known for her religious works and portraits of the Spanish nobility.

Lastly, in the 19th century, Francisco Andes was a celebrated poet and playwright from Granada, whose works often explored themes of love, nature, and the beauty of the Andalusian landscape.

These are just a few examples of individuals throughout history who bore the surname Andes, showcasing its rich heritage and connections to various regions, professions, and cultural influences within Spain.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Andes

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

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

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