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

Andor, 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 Andor surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Andor in America

Andor is the 135593rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Andor surname appeared 124 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 Andor.

We can also compare 2010 data for Andor 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 Andor

The surname Andor is of Hungarian origin, tracing its roots back to the 9th century AD. It is derived from the Old Hungarian personal name "Ondor" or "Andor," which itself is believed to have its origins in the Slavic language, possibly related to the word "vander," meaning "wanderer" or "traveler."

The earliest recorded instances of the surname Andor can be found in medieval Hungarian documents and records, often referring to individuals from the nobility or landed gentry. In the 13th century, there are mentions of a nobleman named Andor de Koros, who held lands in the region of Koros, in present-day Romania.

During the reign of King Matthias Corvinus in the 15th century, the Andor family rose to prominence, with several members holding influential positions in the royal court and administration. Notable figures from this period include Janos Andor (1420-1489), a renowned scholar and diplomat, and Istvan Andor (1445-1512), a military commander who played a crucial role in the Hungarian campaigns against the Ottoman Empire.

As the Andor family spread across Hungary and neighboring regions, the surname underwent various spelling variations, such as Andor, Andorfi, and Andorić. In the 16th century, the name was also adopted by some Croatian and Serbian families, reflecting the cultural and linguistic ties between these regions and Hungary.

One of the most famous individuals bearing the surname Andor was the Hungarian-born British writer and journalist, Frederic Andor (1888-1964), known for his works on literary criticism and his role as a correspondent during World War I. Another notable figure was the Hungarian-American mathematician and computer scientist, Andor Gabor (1927-1994), who made significant contributions to the field of graph theory.

In the realm of the arts, the name Andor is associated with the Hungarian-born American sculptor, Andor Meszaros (1900-1972), whose works can be found in numerous public spaces and museums across the United States. Additionally, the Hungarian-Romanian actor and director, Andor Lukats (1917-1996), left a lasting impact on the theater scene in both countries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Andor

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

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

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