2000
#12,154
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 2,351
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.87
Rare Last name
Andes
A toponymic surname derived from the Andes mountain range in South America.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 2,590 Americans carry the last name Andes. That puts it at #13,001 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.76 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 132,338 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Andes 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
2.6K
1 in 132,338
Census rank
#13,001
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.8
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
2.3K
rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 2,259 bearers of the surname Andes in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.76 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 13001st position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Andes, the largest self-reported group is White at 85.1%. The next largest groups are Asian/Pacific Islander (6.2%) and Hispanic (4.4%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of 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.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Andes
Among Census respondents with the surname Andes, the largest self-reported group is White at 85.1%. The next largest groups are Asian/Pacific Islander (6.2%) and Hispanic (4.4%).
The bar chart below shows how Andes 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 Andes surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White85.1% · 1,922
- Asian and Pacific Islander6.2% · 139
- Hispanic or Latino4.4% · 99
- Two or more races3.5% · 79
- Black or African American0.5% · 12
- American Indian and Alaska Native0.4% · 8
Timeline
Historical Census data for Andes
Andes 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
#12,729
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 2,425
+74 bearers (+3.1%)
Per 100,000 0.82
Rank movement Down 575 places
2020
#13,001
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 2,259
-166 bearers (-6.8%)
Per 100,000 0.76
Rank movement Down 272 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #12,154 | 2,351 | 0.87 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #12,729 | 2,425 | 0.82 | +74 bearers (+3.1%) | Down 575 places |
| 2020 | #13,001 | 2,259 | 0.76 | -166 bearers (-6.8%) | Down 272 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 Andes 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 | #12,729 | #13,001 | -2.1% |
| Count | 2,425 | 2,259 | -6.8% |
| Per 100K | 0.82 | 0.76 | -7.8% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Andes bearers went from 2,425 to 2,259 (-6.8% change). The surname moved down 272 positions in the national ranking, going from #12,729 to #13,001.
FAQ
Andes surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Andes?
Name Census estimates that about 2,590 living Americans carry the surname Andes. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 132,338 residents.
How common is Andes?
Andes ranks #13,001 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.76 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 2,259 people with the surname Andes. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (2,590), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.76 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.76 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 Andes.
Has Andes become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Andes went from 2,425 recorded bearers to 2,259. That is a decrease of 166 (-6.8%). In the national ranking it fell from #12,729 to #13,001.
What does the Census say about the background of Andes?
Among Census respondents with the surname Andes, the largest self-reported group is White at 85.1%. The next largest groups are Asian/Pacific Islander (6.2%) and Hispanic (4.4%). 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?
White is the largest self-reported group for the surname Andes in the 2020 Census, accounting for 85.1% (1,922 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Andes appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (85.1%), Asian/Pacific Islander (6.2%), Hispanic (4.4%). 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 Andes (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 Andes mean?
A toponymic surname derived from the Andes mountain range in South America. 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 Andes (0.76 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 Andes?
You can see how many people are called Andes on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — same data roots, lighter UI.