2000
#11,217
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 2,591
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.96
Rare Last name
Andreas
A Greek surname derived from the given name Andreas, meaning "manly" or "masculine."
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 2,983 Americans carry the last name Andreas. That puts it at #11,562 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.87 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 114,903 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Andreas 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 Andreas with 1881 census detail, origin facts and modern UK distribution where available.
Bearers in the US
3.0K
1 in 114,903
Census rank
#11,562
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.9
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
2.6K
rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 2,601 bearers of the surname Andreas in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.87 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 11562nd position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Andreas, the largest self-reported group is White at 80.1%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (8.3%) and American Indian/Alaska Native (3.5%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Andreas
The surname ANDREAS has its origins in Ancient Greece, deriving from the Greek name "Andreas" which means "manly" or "brave". The name is believed to have emerged in the 5th century BC, during the Classical period of ancient Greek civilization.
The earliest recorded use of the surname ANDREAS can be traced back to the Byzantine Empire, where it was a popular name among Greek-speaking populations. In the 9th century AD, a Byzantine official named Andreas Kamateros was mentioned in historical records, indicating the surname's prevalence during that era.
As the Byzantine Empire expanded, the surname ANDREAS spread across various regions, including modern-day Turkey, Greece, and parts of the Balkans. During the Middle Ages, the name was also adopted by Italian communities, particularly in regions with strong Greek influences, such as Sicily and southern Italy.
In the 11th century, the surname ANDREAS appeared in the Domesday Book, a comprehensive record of landowners and tenants in England compiled under the orders of William the Conqueror. This suggests that individuals bearing the surname had migrated to England, likely as a result of trade or military expeditions.
One notable figure in history who bore the surname ANDREAS was Andreas Vesalius, a Flemish anatomist and physician born in 1514. He is widely regarded as the founder of modern human anatomy, having authored the groundbreaking work "De Humani Corporis Fabrica" in 1543.
Another prominent individual was Andreas Gryphius, a German playwright and poet born in 1616. He is considered one of the most influential figures in the German Baroque literature movement, known for his tragic dramas and sonnets.
In the field of science, Andreas Libavius, a German chemist born in 1555, made significant contributions to the development of analytical chemistry and the study of gases. His work laid the foundation for modern chemistry.
The surname ANDREAS also has religious significance, with Saint Andreas being one of the Twelve Apostles of Jesus Christ in the New Testament. This association likely contributed to the name's popularity among early Christian communities.
In more recent history, Andreas Papandreou, a Greek economist and politician born in 1919, served as the Prime Minister of Greece from 1981 to 1989 and from 1993 to 1996. He played a pivotal role in shaping modern Greek politics and promoting socialist ideals.
Overall, the surname ANDREAS has a rich history spanning centuries, with its roots firmly planted in Greek antiquity and its branches extending across various regions and cultures throughout Europe and the Mediterranean.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Andreas
Among Census respondents with the surname Andreas, the largest self-reported group is White at 80.1%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (8.3%) and American Indian/Alaska Native (3.5%).
The bar chart below shows how Andreas 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 Andreas surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White80.1% · 2,083
- Hispanic or Latino8.3% · 216
- American Indian and Alaska Native3.5% · 91
- Asian and Pacific Islander3.3% · 85
- Two or more races2.9% · 75
- Black or African American2.0% · 51
Timeline
Historical Census data for Andreas
Andreas 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
#11,302
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 2,794
+203 bearers (+7.8%)
Per 100,000 0.95
Rank movement Down 85 places
2020
#11,562
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 2,601
-193 bearers (-6.9%)
Per 100,000 0.87
Rank movement Down 260 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #11,217 | 2,591 | 0.96 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #11,302 | 2,794 | 0.95 | +203 bearers (+7.8%) | Down 85 places |
| 2020 | #11,562 | 2,601 | 0.87 | -193 bearers (-6.9%) | Down 260 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 Andreas 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 | #11,302 | #11,562 | -2.3% |
| Count | 2,794 | 2,601 | -6.9% |
| Per 100K | 0.95 | 0.87 | -8.4% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Andreas bearers went from 2,794 to 2,601 (-6.9% change). The surname moved down 260 positions in the national ranking, going from #11,302 to #11,562.
FAQ
Andreas surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Andreas?
Name Census estimates that about 2,983 living Americans carry the surname Andreas. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 114,903 residents.
How common is Andreas?
Andreas ranks #11,562 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.87 per 100,000 residents, which is about 1 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 2,601 people with the surname Andreas. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (2,983), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.87 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.87 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 1 of them to have the surname Andreas.
Has Andreas become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Andreas went from 2,794 recorded bearers to 2,601. That is a decrease of 193 (-6.9%). In the national ranking it fell from #11,302 to #11,562.
What does the Census say about the background of Andreas?
Among Census respondents with the surname Andreas, the largest self-reported group is White at 80.1%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (8.3%) and American Indian/Alaska Native (3.5%). 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 Andreas in the 2020 Census, accounting for 80.1% (2,083 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Andreas appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (80.1%), Hispanic (8.3%), American Indian/Alaska Native (3.5%). 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 Andreas (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 Andreas mean?
A Greek surname derived from the given name Andreas, meaning "manly" or "masculine." 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 Andreas (0.87 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 many Americans have the surname Andreas?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.