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

Andrade, 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 Andrade surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Andrade in America

Andrade is the 516th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Andrade surname appeared 65,037 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 22 people would have the surname Andrade.

We can also compare 2010 data for Andrade 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 Andrade

The surname Andrade is of Portuguese origin, tracing its roots back to the Middle Ages. It is derived from the toponym "Andarade," a small village located in the northern region of Portugal, close to the city of Braga. The name is believed to have originated from the Latin words "ante" and "ratis," meaning "before" and "crossing," respectively, suggesting a connection to a location near a river crossing or ford.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname Andrade can be found in the Livro Velho de Linhagens (Old Book of Lineages), a 14th-century Portuguese genealogical compilation. This document mentions several members of the Andrade family, including Rui Pires de Andrade, a prominent figure in the court of King Afonso III during the 13th century.

The surname gained prominence in the 15th century when Fernão Peres de Andrade, a Portuguese explorer and navigator, embarked on several voyages along the west coast of Africa. His expeditions contributed significantly to the expansion of Portuguese influence and the exploration of new trade routes during the Age of Discovery.

In the 16th century, Diogo de Andrade Leitão, a renowned Portuguese poet and playwright, gained recognition for his literary works, including the tragicomedy "Aulegrafia." His birth in 1570 and his contributions to the Golden Age of Portuguese literature have been well-documented.

Another notable figure bearing the surname Andrade is Juan Fernández de Andrade, a Spanish military commander and colonial administrator who served as the Governor of Nueva Vizcaya (present-day northern Mexico) in the late 16th century. He played a crucial role in the expansion of Spanish control in the region and the establishment of settlements.

In the 18th century, António Soares de Andrade, a Brazilian poet and lawyer, left a lasting impact on the literary landscape of his time. Born in 1720, he is best known for his satirical and humorous poetry, which often criticized the societal norms and customs of the period.

The surname Andrade has also been associated with various place names, such as Andrade, a municipality in the province of Navarra, Spain, and Andrade, a parish in the municipality of Caminha, Portugal. These locations may have influenced the spread and adaptation of the surname in different regions.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Andrade

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

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

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