2010
#135,593
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 124
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Consuelos
A Spanish surname derived from "consuelo" meaning consolation or comfort.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 127 Americans carry the last name Consuelos. That puts it at #148,665 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,698,853 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Consuelos 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
127
1 in 2,698,853
Census rank
#148,665
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
111
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 111 bearers of the surname Consuelos in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 148665th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Consuelos, the largest self-reported group is Hispanic at 91.0%. The next largest groups are White (7.2%) and Black (0.9%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Consuelos
The surname Consuelos traces its origins back to Spain, with the earliest recorded instances dating back to the 15th century. The name is believed to derive from the Spanish phrase "consuelo de," which translates to "consolation of." This suggests that the name may have been initially given to individuals who provided comfort or solace during times of distress.
In the medieval era, the surname Consuelos was particularly prevalent in the regions of Castile and Andalusia. Historical records indicate that a family bearing this name resided in the city of Seville during the reign of Ferdinand III, who ruled from 1217 to 1252. This family is believed to have played a significant role in the city's affairs during this period.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Consuelos can be found in the archives of the Cathedral of Seville, where a priest named Rodrigo Consuelos is mentioned in a document dated 1437. This document details his involvement in the administration of the cathedral's affairs.
During the 16th century, the name Consuelos gained prominence in various parts of Spain. In 1543, a soldier named Juan Consuelos was recognized for his bravery during the Siege of Nice, a military campaign led by King Francis I of France against the Holy Roman Empire. Juan's exploits were documented in historical accounts of the time.
Another notable figure bearing the surname Consuelos was María Consuelos, a renowned scholar and poet who lived in Seville during the late 16th century. Her works, which explored themes of love, faith, and human nature, were widely celebrated and preserved in literary anthologies of the era.
In the 17th century, the Consuelos family established a presence in the New World, with several members migrating to the Spanish colonies in the Americas. One such individual was Pedro Consuelos, who settled in present-day Mexico and became a prominent landowner and rancher in the region.
As the centuries passed, the Consuelos surname continued to be carried by individuals from various walks of life, including artists, writers, and civic leaders. Notable examples include the painter Ramón Consuelos (1786-1859), whose landscapes and portraits captured the beauty of Spain's countryside, and Juana Consuelos (1892-1974), a respected educator and advocate for women's rights in her native Andalusia.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Consuelos
Among Census respondents with the surname Consuelos, the largest self-reported group is Hispanic at 91.0%. The next largest groups are White (7.2%) and Black (0.9%).
The bar chart below shows how Consuelos 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 Consuelos surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- Hispanic or Latino91.0% · 101
- White7.2% · 8
- Black or African American0.9% · 1
- Asian and Pacific Islander0.9% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Consuelos
Consuelos 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
#148,665
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 111
-13 bearers (-10.5%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 13,072 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | #135,593 | 124 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2020 | #148,665 | 111 | 0.04 | -13 bearers (-10.5%) | Down 13,072 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 Consuelos 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 | #135,593 | #148,665 | -9.6% |
| Count | 124 | 111 | -10.5% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | -7.2% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Consuelos bearers went from 124 to 111 (-10.5% change). The surname moved down 13,072 positions in the national ranking, going from #135,593 to #148,665.
FAQ
Consuelos surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Consuelos?
Name Census estimates that about 127 living Americans carry the surname Consuelos. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,698,853 residents.
How common is Consuelos?
Consuelos ranks #148,665 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 111 people with the surname Consuelos. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (127), 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 Consuelos.
Has Consuelos become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Consuelos went from 124 recorded bearers to 111. That is a decrease of 13 (-10.5%). In the national ranking it fell from #135,593 to #148,665.
What does the Census say about the background of Consuelos?
Among Census respondents with the surname Consuelos, the largest self-reported group is Hispanic at 91.0%. The next largest groups are White (7.2%) and Black (0.9%). 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 Consuelos in the 2020 Census, accounting for 91.0% (101 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Consuelos appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are Hispanic (91.0%), White (7.2%), Black (0.9%). 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 Consuelos (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 Consuelos mean?
A Spanish surname derived from "consuelo" meaning consolation or comfort. 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 Consuelos (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 are called Consuelos?
If you just want to know how many people have the last name Consuelos, HowManyOfMe.org gives you the headline number in one glance.