2000
#24,432
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 960
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.36
Rare Last name
Enamorado
A surname derived from Spanish meaning "enamored" or "lover".
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 2,676 Americans carry the last name Enamorado. That puts it at #12,630 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.78 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 128,085 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Enamorado 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
2.7K
1 in 128,085
Census rank
#12,630
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.8
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
2.3K
rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 2,334 bearers of the surname Enamorado in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.78 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 12630th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Enamorado, the largest self-reported group is Hispanic at 94.7%. The next largest groups are White (4.2%) and Black (0.5%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Enamorado
The surname "ENAMORADO" originated in Spain during the Medieval period. It is derived from the Spanish word "enamorado," meaning "in love" or "enamored." The name likely originated as a nickname or descriptive surname for someone who was known for being particularly romantic or passionate.
The earliest recorded instances of the surname can be traced back to the 13th century in various regions of Spain, particularly in areas like Andalusia and Castile. Some variations in spelling, such as "Enamorat" or "Enamorado," were common during this time.
One notable historical reference to the surname is found in the "Libro de la Montería" (Book of the Hunt), a 14th-century manuscript commissioned by King Alfonso XI of Castile. The document mentions a person named "Fernán Enamorado," who was a huntsman in the king's service.
In the 15th century, the surname appeared in records of the Spanish Inquisition, with several individuals bearing the name "Enamorado" being tried for various offenses. One such person was Juan Enamorado, a converso (converted Jew) from Seville, who was tried in 1491.
During the 16th and 17th centuries, the surname became more widespread across Spain and its colonies. One notable figure was Pedro Enamorado, a Spanish conquistador and explorer who participated in the conquest of the Philippines in the late 16th century.
Another prominent individual was María Enamorado, a Spanish nun and mystic who lived in the 17th century. She was known for her religious visions and writings, and her biography was published in 1678.
In the 18th century, the surname was carried to the Americas by Spanish settlers and explorers. One example is Juan Enamorado, a Spanish soldier and explorer who was part of the expedition to Texas in the 1720s.
As the surname spread throughout the Spanish-speaking world, it also took on various spellings and variations, such as "Enamorada," "Enamorato," and "Enamorati," reflecting regional linguistic differences.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Enamorado
Among Census respondents with the surname Enamorado, the largest self-reported group is Hispanic at 94.7%. The next largest groups are White (4.2%) and Black (0.5%).
The bar chart below shows how Enamorado 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 Enamorado surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- Hispanic or Latino94.7% · 2,210
- White4.2% · 97
- Black or African American0.5% · 12
- Asian and Pacific Islander0.4% · 9
- American Indian and Alaska Native0.2% · 4
- Two or more races0.1% · 2
Timeline
Historical Census data for Enamorado
Enamorado 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
#16,933
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 1,680
+720 bearers (+75.0%)
Per 100,000 0.57
Rank movement Up 7,499 places
2020
#12,630
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 2,334
+654 bearers (+38.9%)
Per 100,000 0.78
Rank movement Up 4,303 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #24,432 | 960 | 0.36 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #16,933 | 1,680 | 0.57 | +720 bearers (+75.0%) | Up 7,499 places |
| 2020 | #12,630 | 2,334 | 0.78 | +654 bearers (+38.9%) | Up 4,303 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 Enamorado 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 | #16,933 | #12,630 | 25.4% |
| Count | 1,680 | 2,334 | 38.9% |
| Per 100K | 0.57 | 0.78 | 37.0% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Enamorado bearers went from 1,680 to 2,334 (+38.9% change). The surname moved up 4,303 positions in the national ranking, going from #16,933 to #12,630.
FAQ
Enamorado surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Enamorado?
Name Census estimates that about 2,676 living Americans carry the surname Enamorado. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 128,085 residents.
How common is Enamorado?
Enamorado ranks #12,630 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.78 per 100,000 residents, which is about 1 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 2,334 people with the surname Enamorado. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (2,676), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.78 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.78 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 1 of them to have the surname Enamorado.
Has Enamorado become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Enamorado went from 1,680 recorded bearers to 2,334. That is an increase of 654 (+38.9%). In the national ranking it rose from #16,933 to #12,630.
What does the Census say about the background of Enamorado?
Among Census respondents with the surname Enamorado, the largest self-reported group is Hispanic at 94.7%. The next largest groups are White (4.2%) and Black (0.5%). 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 Enamorado in the 2020 Census, accounting for 94.7% (2,210 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Enamorado appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are Hispanic (94.7%), White (4.2%), Black (0.5%). 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 Enamorado (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 Enamorado mean?
A surname derived from Spanish meaning "enamored" or "lover". 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 Enamorado (0.78 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 share the surname Enamorado?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.