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

Andreu, 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 Andreu surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Andreu in America

Andreu is the 30367th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Andreu surname appeared 770 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 Andreu.

We can also compare 2010 data for Andreu 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 Andreu

The surname Andreu originates from the Catalan region of Spain, specifically in the areas around Barcelona and Valencia. It is derived from the Latin name Andreas, which means "man" or "warrior." The name likely emerged during the medieval period, between the 11th and 13th centuries.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Andreu can be found in the Llibre del Repartiment, a historical document from the 13th century that details the distribution of land and property in the newly conquered territories of Valencia after the Christian reconquest. The document lists several individuals with the surname Andreu, suggesting that the name was already well-established in the region by that time.

In the 14th century, there are records of an Andreu family residing in the town of Vilanova i la Geltrú, near Barcelona. This family was involved in the production and trade of wine, a significant industry in the area. One notable member of this family was Pere Andreu, a merchant and landowner who lived from 1330 to 1412.

During the 15th century, the name Andreu appeared in various documents and records across Catalonia, including the Llibre de les Solemnitats de Barcelona, a ceremonial book that recorded important events and celebrations in the city of Barcelona. This suggests that the name had become firmly rooted in the region and was associated with prestigious families and individuals.

In the 16th century, the Andreu surname gained prominence with the rise of the Andreu family in the town of Torroella de Montgrí, located in the province of Girona. This family produced several notable figures, including Miquel Andreu (1515-1592), a renowned scholar and humanist who wrote extensively on theology and philosophy.

Another prominent individual with the surname Andreu was Francesc Andreu (1659-1743), a Catalan painter and engraver who was known for his religious works and portraits. His paintings can still be found in churches and museums throughout Catalonia.

In the 19th century, the Andreu surname gained international recognition with the birth of Juan Andreu Almazán (1844-1923), a Spanish military officer and politician who played a significant role in the Spanish-American War and served as the Minister of War for a brief period.

Throughout history, the surname Andreu has been associated with individuals from various walks of life, including artists, scholars, merchants, and military figures. While the name originated in the Catalan region of Spain, it has since spread to other parts of the world through migration and cultural exchange.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Andreu

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

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

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