2000
#666
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 46,702
First available Census row
Per 100,000 17.31
Uncommon Last name
Andrade
A Portuguese and Galician surname referring to someone from Andrade, a parish in Pontedeume, Galicia, Spain.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 74,475 Americans carry the last name Andrade. That puts it at #505 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 21.73 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 4,602 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Andrade 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.
For British records, Name Census UK has a British surname profile for Andrade with 1881 census detail, origin facts and modern UK distribution where available.
Bearers in the US
74K
1 in 4,602
Census rank
#505
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
21.7
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
65K
uncommon in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 64,946 bearers of the surname Andrade in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 21.73 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 505th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Andrade, the largest self-reported group is Hispanic at 76.5%. The next largest groups are White (15.8%) and Black (4.1%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of 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.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Andrade
Among Census respondents with the surname Andrade, the largest self-reported group is Hispanic at 76.5%. The next largest groups are White (15.8%) and Black (4.1%).
The bar chart below shows how Andrade 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 Andrade surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- Hispanic or Latino76.5% · 49,672
- White15.8% · 10,284
- Black or African American4.1% · 2,661
- Asian and Pacific Islander1.7% · 1,122
- Two or more races1.6% · 1,039
- American Indian and Alaska Native0.3% · 168
Timeline
Historical Census data for Andrade
Andrade 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
#516
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 65,037
+18,335 bearers (+39.3%)
Per 100,000 22.05
Rank movement Up 150 places
2020
#505
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 64,946
-91 bearers (-0.1%)
Per 100,000 21.73
Rank movement Up 11 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #666 | 46,702 | 17.31 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #516 | 65,037 | 22.05 | +18,335 bearers (+39.3%) | Up 150 places |
| 2020 | #505 | 64,946 | 21.73 | -91 bearers (-0.1%) | Up 11 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 Andrade 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 | #516 | #505 | 2.1% |
| Count | 65,037 | 64,946 | -0.1% |
| Per 100K | 22.05 | 21.73 | -1.5% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Andrade bearers went from 65,037 to 64,946 (-0.1% change). The surname moved up 11 positions in the national ranking, going from #516 to #505.
FAQ
Andrade surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Andrade?
Name Census estimates that about 74,475 living Americans carry the surname Andrade. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 4,602 residents.
How common is Andrade?
Andrade ranks #505 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Uncommon." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 21.73 per 100,000 residents, which is about 22 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 64,946 people with the surname Andrade. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (74,475), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 21.73 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 21.73 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 22 of them to have the surname Andrade.
Has Andrade become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Andrade went from 65,037 recorded bearers to 64,946. That is a decrease of 91 (-0.1%). In the national ranking it rose from #516 to #505.
What does the Census say about the background of Andrade?
Among Census respondents with the surname Andrade, the largest self-reported group is Hispanic at 76.5%. The next largest groups are White (15.8%) and Black (4.1%). 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?
Hispanic is the largest self-reported group for the surname Andrade in the 2020 Census, accounting for 76.5% (49,672 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Andrade appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are Hispanic (76.5%), White (15.8%), Black (4.1%). 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 Andrade (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 Andrade mean?
A Portuguese and Galician surname referring to someone from Andrade, a parish in Pontedeume, Galicia, Spain. 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 Andrade (21.73 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 Andrade?
For a quick modern take, check how common the surname Andrade is on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org.