2010
#146,201
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 113
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Celado
A variant of the Spanish word celada, meaning ambush or hidden place.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 135 Americans carry the last name Celado. That puts it at #143,511 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,538,921 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Celado 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
135
1 in 2,538,921
Census rank
#143,511
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
118
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 118 bearers of the surname Celado in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 143511th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Celado, the largest self-reported group is Hispanic at 97.5%. The next largest groups are White (2.5%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Celado
The surname Celado is believed to have originated in Spain during the medieval period. It is derived from the Spanish word "celada," which means "ambush" or "trap." This suggests that the name may have been given to someone who was skilled in setting traps or ambushes, perhaps a soldier or hunter.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Celado can be found in the Catalonian region of Spain. In the 13th century, a document mentions a man named Ramon Celado, who was a landowner in the town of Lleida. This indicates that the name was already well-established in that area by that time.
In the 15th century, the name appeared in the records of the Spanish Inquisition. A man named Juan Celado was accused of heresy and brought before the Inquisition in 1487. Although the outcome of his case is unknown, this historical reference provides insight into the prevalence of the name during that period.
The surname Celado has been associated with several notable individuals throughout history. One of the earliest was Pedro Celado, a Spanish explorer who accompanied Hernán Cortés on his expedition to conquer Mexico in the early 16th century. Pedro Celado played a crucial role in establishing Spanish settlements in the region and is mentioned in several historical accounts of the conquest.
Another prominent figure with the surname Celado was María Celado (1590-1668), a Spanish mystic and writer who lived in Madrid. She authored several works on religious subjects and was renowned for her piety and spiritual teachings.
In the 18th century, José Celado (1724-1804) was a Spanish painter known for his religious works and portraits. He studied under the famous artist Francisco Goya and had a successful career working for the Spanish royal court and various churches in Madrid.
During the 19th century, Manuel Celado (1834-1912) was a respected Spanish politician and lawyer. He served as a member of the Spanish Parliament and was involved in drafting several important legal reforms during his career.
More recently, Juan Celado (1920-2008) was a renowned Spanish architect who played a significant role in the reconstruction of Madrid after the Spanish Civil War. He designed several iconic buildings in the city, including the Torre de Madrid skyscraper, which was once the tallest building in Spain.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Celado
Among Census respondents with the surname Celado, the largest self-reported group is Hispanic at 97.5%. The next largest groups are White (2.5%).
The bar chart below shows how Celado 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 Celado surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- Hispanic or Latino97.5% · 115
- White2.5% · 3
Timeline
Historical Census data for Celado
Celado 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
#143,511
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 118
+5 bearers (+4.4%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Up 2,690 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | #146,201 | 113 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2020 | #143,511 | 118 | 0.04 | +5 bearers (+4.4%) | Up 2,690 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 Celado 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 | #146,201 | #143,511 | 1.8% |
| Count | 113 | 118 | 4.4% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | -1.3% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Celado bearers went from 113 to 118 (+4.4% change). The surname moved up 2,690 positions in the national ranking, going from #146,201 to #143,511.
FAQ
Celado surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Celado?
Name Census estimates that about 135 living Americans carry the surname Celado. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,538,921 residents.
How common is Celado?
Celado ranks #143,511 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 118 people with the surname Celado. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (135), 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 Celado.
Has Celado become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Celado went from 113 recorded bearers to 118. That is an increase of 5 (+4.4%). In the national ranking it rose from #146,201 to #143,511.
What does the Census say about the background of Celado?
Among Census respondents with the surname Celado, the largest self-reported group is Hispanic at 97.5%. The next largest groups are White (2.5%). 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?
Hispanic is the largest self-reported group for the surname Celado in the 2020 Census, accounting for 97.5% (115 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Celado appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are Hispanic (97.5%), White (2.5%). 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 Celado (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 Celado mean?
A variant of the Spanish word celada, meaning ambush or hidden place. 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 Celado (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 Americans have the surname Celado?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.