2000
#47,210
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 423
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.16
Very Rare Last name
Collantes
A Spanish surname derived from the word "collantes" meaning "cow herders" or "cattle ranchers".
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 815 Americans carry the last name Collantes. That puts it at #34,347 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.24 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 420,557 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Collantes 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
815
1 in 420,557
Census rank
#34,347
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.2
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
711
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 711 bearers of the surname Collantes in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.24 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 34347th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Collantes, the largest self-reported group is Hispanic at 59.8%. The next largest groups are Asian/Pacific Islander (35.6%) and White (3.7%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Collantes
The surname Collantes has its origins in Spain, specifically in the region of Andalusia. It is believed to have derived from the Spanish word "collado," which means a small hill or a low ridge. This suggests that the name may have been initially given to people who lived near or on such a geographical feature.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Collantes can be found in the Repartimiento de Sevilla, a document from the 13th century that recorded the distribution of land and properties among the Christian conquerors of the city of Seville after its reconquest from the Moors in 1248. This document mentions several individuals with the surname Collantes, indicating that the name was already well-established in the region at that time.
In the 15th century, the name appears in various records and documents related to the Spanish Inquisition. One notable individual was Juan Collantes, born in 1492 in Seville, who was a prominent lawyer and judge during the reign of King Philip II of Spain. He played a significant role in the legal proceedings against those accused of heresy or other religious offenses.
During the 16th and 17th centuries, as Spain expanded its colonial empire, the name Collantes was carried by settlers and explorers to the Americas. One such individual was Pedro Collantes, born in 1568 in Cádiz, who was a navigator and explorer in the service of the Spanish Crown. He participated in several expeditions to the Caribbean and Central America.
In the 18th century, the name Collantes gained prominence in the field of literature. Antonio Collantes de Terán, born in 1731 in Seville, was a renowned poet and playwright whose works were widely acclaimed during the Spanish Enlightenment period. His most famous work, "El Triunfo de la Virtud," was a popular tragedy that explored themes of morality and virtue.
Another notable figure was Francisco Collantes de Terán, born in 1799 in Seville, who was a prominent historian and author. He wrote extensively on the history of Seville and Andalusia, making significant contributions to the preservation of the region's cultural heritage.
Throughout its history, the surname Collantes has been associated with various professions, including law, exploration, literature, and academia. While the name may have originated from a geographical reference, it has since evolved to represent a rich cultural legacy deeply rooted in the history of Spain and its former colonies.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Collantes
Among Census respondents with the surname Collantes, the largest self-reported group is Hispanic at 59.8%. The next largest groups are Asian/Pacific Islander (35.6%) and White (3.7%).
The bar chart below shows how Collantes 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 Collantes surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- Hispanic or Latino59.8% · 425
- Asian and Pacific Islander35.6% · 253
- White3.7% · 26
- Two or more races0.6% · 4
- American Indian and Alaska Native0.3% · 2
- Black or African American0.1% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Collantes
Collantes appears in 3 published Census surname files: 2000, 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2010
#34,495
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 656
+233 bearers (+55.1%)
Per 100,000 0.22
Rank movement Up 12,715 places
2020
#34,347
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 711
+55 bearers (+8.4%)
Per 100,000 0.24
Rank movement Up 148 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #47,210 | 423 | 0.16 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #34,495 | 656 | 0.22 | +233 bearers (+55.1%) | Up 12,715 places |
| 2020 | #34,347 | 711 | 0.24 | +55 bearers (+8.4%) | Up 148 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 Collantes 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 | #34,495 | #34,347 | 0.4% |
| Count | 656 | 711 | 8.4% |
| Per 100K | 0.22 | 0.24 | 8.1% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Collantes bearers went from 656 to 711 (+8.4% change). The surname moved up 148 positions in the national ranking, going from #34,495 to #34,347.
FAQ
Collantes surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Collantes?
Name Census estimates that about 815 living Americans carry the surname Collantes. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 420,557 residents.
How common is Collantes?
Collantes ranks #34,347 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.24 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 711 people with the surname Collantes. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (815), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.24 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.24 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 Collantes.
Has Collantes become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Collantes went from 656 recorded bearers to 711. That is an increase of 55 (+8.4%). In the national ranking it rose from #34,495 to #34,347.
What does the Census say about the background of Collantes?
Among Census respondents with the surname Collantes, the largest self-reported group is Hispanic at 59.8%. The next largest groups are Asian/Pacific Islander (35.6%) and White (3.7%). 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 Collantes in the 2020 Census, accounting for 59.8% (425 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Collantes appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are Hispanic (59.8%), Asian/Pacific Islander (35.6%), White (3.7%). 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 Collantes (2000, 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 Collantes mean?
A Spanish surname derived from the word "collantes" meaning "cow herders" or "cattle ranchers". 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 Collantes (0.24 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 common is the surname Collantes?
If you just want to know how many people are called Collantes, HowManyOfMe.org gives you the headline number in one glance.