Banderas
A surname of Spanish origin meaning "flags" or "banners".
According to the 2010 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 1,542 Americans carry the last name Banderas. That puts it at #19,976 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.45 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 222,279 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Banderas surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, 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.
Bearers in the US
1.5K
1 in 222,279
Census rank
#19,976
2010 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.5
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
1.3K
rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 1,342 bearers of the surname Banderas in its 2010 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.45 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 19976th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Banderas, the largest self-reported group is Hispanic at 93.8%. The next largest groups are White (5.0%) and American Indian/Alaska Native (1.0%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Banderas
The surname Banderas originates from Spain, where it first emerged during the medieval period. The name is derived from the Spanish word "bandera," which means "flag" or "banner." This suggests that the earliest bearers of this surname may have been associated with military or heraldic roles, perhaps serving as standard-bearers or flag-makers.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the Banderas surname can be found in the "Libro de la Montería" (Book of the Hunt), a 14th-century manuscript that details hunting expeditions and related activities during the reign of King Alfonso XI of Castile. This document mentions a certain "Fernan Banderas," who participated in a royal hunt in the region of Andalusia.
The Banderas name is also connected to various place names in Spain, such as Banderillas, a municipality in the province of Cáceres, and Banderas de Castilla, a village in the province of Burgos. These place names may have influenced the development and spread of the surname across different regions.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the Banderas surname. One of the earliest was Pedro Banderas (c. 1470-1540), a Spanish conquistador who accompanied Hernán Cortés during the conquest of Mexico. Another prominent figure was Fray Domingo Banderas (1590-1668), a Franciscan friar and missionary who played a significant role in the evangelization efforts in New Spain (present-day Mexico and parts of the United States).
In the 19th century, José María Banderas (1808-1887) was a Spanish politician and writer who served as a member of the Cortes Generales (the Spanish parliament) and authored several works on philosophy and politics. Another notable bearer of the surname was Antonio Banderas (1907-1995), a Spanish footballer who played as a goalkeeper for several clubs, including Sevilla FC and Real Betis.
Perhaps the most famous individual with the Banderas surname today is the actor Antonio Banderas (born 1960), who has starred in numerous Hollywood films and has been recognized with various awards and accolades, including a Tony Award and several Goya Awards (Spain's national film awards).
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Banderas
Among Census respondents with the surname Banderas, the largest self-reported group is Hispanic at 93.8%. The next largest groups are White (5.0%) and American Indian/Alaska Native (1.0%).
The bar chart below shows how Banderas bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2010 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.
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 Banderas surname at the time of the 2010 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- Hispanic or Latino93.8%
- White5.0%
- American Indian and Alaska Native1.0%
Year on year
2010 vs 2010 Census
How has the Banderas surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
| Metric | 2010 | 2010 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #19,976 | #19,976 | 0.0% |
| Count | 1,342 | 1,342 | 0.0% |
| Per 100K | 0.45 | 0.45 | 0.0% |
Between the 2010 and 2010 Census, the number of Banderas bearers went from 1,342 to 1,342 (+0.0% change). The surname held its position in the national ranking, going from #19,976 to #19,976.
Notable bearers
Famous people with the surname Banderas
FAQ
Banderas surname: questions and answers
How common is the last name Banderas?
The surname Banderas holds position #19,976 in the US Census Bureau's surname ranking, with an estimated 1,542 living bearers. It occurs at a rate of 0.45 per 100,000 Americans.
What is the ethnic background of the Banderas surname?
Among Census respondents with the surname Banderas, the largest self-reported group is Hispanic at 93.8%. The next largest groups are White (5.0%) and American Indian/Alaska Native (1.0%). These figures come from the 2010 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Where does this surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These tables list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2010 Census, along with a frequency rate and self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.