2010
#143,149
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 116
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Bandilla
A surname potentially derived from Spanish "banda" meaning a band or group.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 124 Americans carry the last name Bandilla. That puts it at #150,935 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,764,148 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Bandilla 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.
Bearers in the US
124
1 in 2,764,148
Census rank
#150,935
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
108
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 108 bearers of the surname Bandilla in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 150935th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Bandilla, the largest self-reported group is Hispanic at 59.3%. The next largest groups are White (24.1%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (13.0%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Bandilla
The surname Bandilla is believed to have originated in Spain, particularly in the region of Andalusia. It is thought to be derived from the Arabic word "bandala," which means "wine pitcher" or "jar." This suggests that the name may have been associated with occupations related to wine-making or wine-selling in its early history.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the Bandilla surname can be found in the archives of the city of Seville, dated back to the 15th century. During this period, Spain was under the rule of the Moors, and many Arabic words and names were adopted into the Spanish language and culture.
In the 16th century, records show a man named Pedro Bandilla living in the town of Écija, located in the province of Seville. He was a prominent landowner and viticulturist, further strengthening the connection between the surname and the wine industry.
The Bandilla surname is also mentioned in several historical documents from the 17th and 18th centuries, including tax records, marriage registers, and property deeds. One notable individual was Juana Bandilla, born in 1649 in Córdoba, who was known for her skill as a lace-maker and contributed to the region's thriving textile industry.
In the 19th century, a branch of the Bandilla family migrated to the Americas, with some settling in Mexico. One of the earliest recorded individuals was José Bandilla, born in 1812 in Veracruz, who became a successful merchant and landowner.
Other notable individuals with the Bandilla surname include:
1. Francisco Bandilla (1785-1862), a Spanish painter and artist known for his religious works and portraits.
2. María Bandilla (1831-1903), a Cuban poet and activist who advocated for women's rights and education.
3. Emilio Bandilla (1902-1980), an Argentinian architect and urban planner who contributed to the design of several cities in his country.
4. Lorenzo Bandilla (1921-1997), a Mexican journalist and author who wrote extensively about the cultural and political history of his homeland.
5. Isabela Bandilla (1958-present), a Spanish chef and restaurateur who has gained international acclaim for her innovative fusion cuisine.
While the Bandilla surname has evolved and spread across different regions, its roots can be traced back to the rich cultural heritage of Spain and the influence of Arabic language and traditions in the region's history.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Bandilla
Among Census respondents with the surname Bandilla, the largest self-reported group is Hispanic at 59.3%. The next largest groups are White (24.1%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (13.0%).
The bar chart below shows how Bandilla 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 Bandilla surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- Hispanic or Latino59.3% · 64
- White24.1% · 26
- Asian and Pacific Islander13.0% · 14
- Two or more races2.8% · 3
- Black or African American0.9% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Bandilla
Bandilla appears in 2 published Census surname files: 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2020
#150,935
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 108
-8 bearers (-6.9%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 7,786 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | #143,149 | 116 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2020 | #150,935 | 108 | 0.04 | -8 bearers (-6.9%) | Down 7,786 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 Bandilla 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 | #143,149 | #150,935 | -5.4% |
| Count | 116 | 108 | -6.9% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | -9.7% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Bandilla bearers went from 116 to 108 (-6.9% change). The surname moved down 7,786 positions in the national ranking, going from #143,149 to #150,935.
FAQ
Bandilla surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Bandilla?
Name Census estimates that about 124 living Americans carry the surname Bandilla. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,764,148 residents.
How common is Bandilla?
Bandilla ranks #150,935 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, which is about 0 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 108 people with the surname Bandilla. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (124), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.04 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.04 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 0 of them to have the surname Bandilla.
Has Bandilla become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Bandilla went from 116 recorded bearers to 108. That is a decrease of 8 (-6.9%). In the national ranking it fell from #143,149 to #150,935.
What does the Census say about the background of Bandilla?
Among Census respondents with the surname Bandilla, the largest self-reported group is Hispanic at 59.3%. The next largest groups are White (24.1%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (13.0%). 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 Bandilla in the 2020 Census, accounting for 59.3% (64 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Bandilla appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are Hispanic (59.3%), White (24.1%), Asian/Pacific Islander (13.0%). 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 Bandilla (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 Bandilla mean?
A surname potentially derived from Spanish "banda" meaning a band or group. 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 Bandilla (0.04 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 people have the last name Bandilla?
Want to know how many people have the surname Bandilla? HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, puts the living-bearer count front and centre.