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

Andujo, 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 Andujo surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Andujo in America

Andujo is the 31453rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Andujo surname appeared 736 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 Andujo.

We can also compare 2010 data for Andujo 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 Andujo

The surname Andujo has its origins in Spain, dating back to the medieval period. It is believed to have derived from the Spanish word "andujar," which refers to a town in the province of Jaén, Andalusia. The name likely originated as a toponymic surname, indicating that the first bearers of this name hailed from or resided in Andujar.

In the 13th century, the name Andujo appeared in several historical records from the region of Andalusia. One notable reference can be found in the "Repartimiento de Sevilla," a document that recorded the distribution of land and properties in Seville after the Christian conquest of the city in 1248.

The earliest recorded instance of the surname Andujo dates back to the late 15th century. In 1492, a man named Juan Andujo was mentioned in a census record from the town of Baeza, located in the province of Jaén, not far from Andujar.

Throughout the centuries, the surname Andujo has undergone various spelling variations, including Andujar, Anduxar, and Andújar. These variations often reflected regional dialects and scribal errors in transcribing the name.

One notable figure bearing the surname Andujo was Pedro Andujo, a Spanish military officer who served in the Spanish Armada during the late 16th century. He participated in the famous naval campaign against England in 1588.

In the 18th century, a woman named María Andujo gained recognition as a philanthropist and benefactor in the city of Córdoba, Spain. She donated a substantial portion of her wealth to establish a charitable foundation that provided assistance to the poor and underprivileged.

Another prominent individual with the surname Andujo was Francisco Andujo, a renowned Spanish painter who lived in the early 19th century. His works, primarily portraiture and religious scenes, were highly acclaimed and can be found in various museums and galleries across Spain.

In the 20th century, José Andujo, a Spanish philosopher and educator, made significant contributions to the field of ethics and moral philosophy. He authored several influential books and taught at several universities in Spain and Latin America.

Lastly, Manuel Andujo, a Spanish novelist and poet, gained literary recognition for his works exploring themes of identity, memory, and the human condition. His poetic prose and unique storytelling style earned him several literary awards and critical acclaim.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Andujo

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

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

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