2000
#133,114
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 117
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Andoe
A habitational surname of Dutch origin referring to someone from Andoe, Friesland.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 122 Americans carry the last name Andoe. That puts it at #152,339 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,809,462 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Andoe 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
122
1 in 2,809,462
Census rank
#152,339
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
106
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 106 bearers of the surname Andoe in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 152339th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Andoe, the largest self-reported group is White at 84.0%. The next largest groups are American Indian/Alaska Native (7.5%) and Two or More Races (3.8%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Andoe
The surname ANDOE has its origins in England, with records dating back to the 11th century. It is believed to have originated from the Old English words "and" and "hoe," which together refer to a hill or ridge. This suggests that the name may have been given to someone who lived near or on a prominent hill or ridge.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name ANDOE can be found in the Domesday Book of 1086, which was a comprehensive survey of landholdings in England commissioned by William the Conqueror. In the Domesday Book, the name appears as "Andohe," which is likely a variation of the modern spelling.
During the Middle Ages, the name ANDOE was particularly prevalent in the counties of Berkshire and Oxfordshire. In the 14th century, records show an individual named John Andoe who was a prominent landowner in the village of Bray, Berkshire. His descendants continued to hold land in the area for several generations, contributing to the local prominence of the name.
In the 16th century, a notable figure with the surname ANDOE was Sir William Andoe (1520-1585), who served as a member of Parliament and was involved in the English Reformation under the reign of Queen Elizabeth I.
Another notable person with the surname ANDOE was Thomas Andoe (1670-1745), a respected scholar and theologian who wrote several influential works on religious philosophy.
In the 18th century, the name ANDOE was also found in Scotland, particularly in the Borders region. One prominent individual was Robert Andoe (1735-1810), a wealthy landowner and philanthropist who funded the construction of several schools and churches in the area.
Throughout the 19th century, the ANDOE surname continued to be found in various parts of England, with notable individuals including the author and poet Emily Andoe (1825-1890) and the industrialist Sir James Andoe (1845-1912), who played a significant role in the development of the textile industry in Yorkshire.
While the ANDOE surname is not among the most common in modern times, it has a rich history spanning several centuries and has been borne by individuals from diverse walks of life, including landowners, scholars, politicians, and industrialists.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Andoe
Among Census respondents with the surname Andoe, the largest self-reported group is White at 84.0%. The next largest groups are American Indian/Alaska Native (7.5%) and Two or More Races (3.8%).
The bar chart below shows how Andoe 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 Andoe surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White84.0% · 89
- American Indian and Alaska Native7.5% · 8
- Two or more races3.8% · 4
- Hispanic or Latino2.8% · 3
- Black or African American0.9% · 1
- Asian and Pacific Islander0.9% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Andoe
Andoe 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
#130,610
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 130
+13 bearers (+11.1%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Up 2,504 places
2020
#152,339
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 106
-24 bearers (-18.5%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 21,729 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #133,114 | 117 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #130,610 | 130 | 0.04 | +13 bearers (+11.1%) | Up 2,504 places |
| 2020 | #152,339 | 106 | 0.04 | -24 bearers (-18.5%) | Down 21,729 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 Andoe 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 | #130,610 | #152,339 | -16.6% |
| Count | 130 | 106 | -18.5% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | -11.3% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Andoe bearers went from 130 to 106 (-18.5% change). The surname moved down 21,729 positions in the national ranking, going from #130,610 to #152,339.
FAQ
Andoe surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Andoe?
Name Census estimates that about 122 living Americans carry the surname Andoe. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,809,462 residents.
How common is Andoe?
Andoe ranks #152,339 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, which is about 0 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 106 people with the surname Andoe. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (122), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.04 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.04 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 0 of them to have the surname Andoe.
Has Andoe become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Andoe went from 130 recorded bearers to 106. That is a decrease of 24 (-18.5%). In the national ranking it fell from #130,610 to #152,339.
What does the Census say about the background of Andoe?
Among Census respondents with the surname Andoe, the largest self-reported group is White at 84.0%. The next largest groups are American Indian/Alaska Native (7.5%) and Two or More Races (3.8%). 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 Andoe in the 2020 Census, accounting for 84.0% (89 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Andoe appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (84.0%), American Indian/Alaska Native (7.5%), Two or More Races (3.8%). 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 Andoe (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 Andoe mean?
A habitational surname of Dutch origin referring to someone from Andoe, Friesland. 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 Andoe (0.04 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 common is the surname Andoe?
If you just want to know how many people have the surname Andoe, HowManyOfMe.org gives you the headline number in one glance.