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

Ando, 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 Ando surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Ando in America

Ando is the 22749th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Ando surname appeared 1,126 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 Ando.

We can also compare 2010 data for Ando 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 Ando

The surname "ANDO" has its origins in Italy, with the earliest recorded instances dating back to the 13th century. It is believed to have derived from the Italian word "andare," meaning "to go" or "to walk," suggesting that the name may have initially been associated with someone who traveled frequently or was a messenger.

One of the earliest documented references to the name "ANDO" can be found in the medieval records of the city of Venice, where an individual named Pietro Ando was mentioned in a legal document from 1286. This suggests that the name was already in use in that region during that time period.

In the 14th century, the "ANDO" surname began to spread to other parts of Italy, particularly in the regions of Tuscany and Emilia-Romagna. Some historical records from this era indicate that the name may have been associated with individuals involved in trade or transportation, further reinforcing the connection to the word "andare."

One notable individual bearing the "ANDO" surname was Giovanni Ando, a renowned Florentine architect who lived from 1467 to 1534. He was responsible for the design and construction of several notable buildings in Florence, including the Palazzo Pitti and the Chiesa di Santa Maria del Carmine.

In the 16th century, the "ANDO" surname also gained prominence in the area of Naples, where a family of that name held influential positions in the local government. One member of this family, Antonio Ando (1525-1587), served as a magistrate and played a significant role in the administration of justice in the region.

Another noteworthy individual with the "ANDO" surname was Girolamo Ando (1611-1676), a Venetian scholar and writer who made significant contributions to the fields of literature and philosophy. His works included treatises on ethics, politics, and the nature of human knowledge.

As the "ANDO" surname spread throughout Italy over the centuries, it also appeared in various historical documents and records, including church registries, tax records, and legal documents. While the name may have undergone minor spelling variations in different regions, its core meaning and connection to the concept of movement or travel remained consistent.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Ando

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

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

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