2010
#159,712
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 101
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.03
Very Rare Last name
Enderica
A Spanish surname referring to one from the town of Endera, Spain.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 135 Americans carry the last name Enderica. 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 Enderica 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 Enderica 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 Enderica, the largest self-reported group is Hispanic at 96.6%. The next largest groups are White (1.7%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (1.7%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Enderica
The surname ENDERICA has its origins in the Basque region of northern Spain and southwestern France, dating back to the medieval period. It is believed to be derived from the Basque word "endera," which means "lady" or "mistress," and the suffix "-ica," often used to indicate a diminutive or affectionate form.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name ENDERICA can be found in the cartularies (medieval manuscript records) of the Monastery of San Millán de la Cogolla in La Rioja, Spain, dating back to the 11th century. These documents mention individuals with the surname, suggesting its use as a family name during that time.
In the 13th century, there are records of a noble family named ENDERICA residing in the town of Puente la Reina, located along the Camino de Santiago pilgrimage route in Navarre, Spain. The name is thought to have originated from this region and spread to other areas through trade and migration.
The surname ENDERICA is also associated with several notable individuals throughout history. One such figure was Juan de ENDERICA (c. 1480-1547), a Spanish soldier and explorer who accompanied Hernán Cortés on his expedition to Mexico in the early 16th century. He played a crucial role in the conquest of the Aztec Empire and was later granted land and titles in recognition of his service.
Another prominent person with the surname ENDERICA was María de ENDERICA (1573-1643), a Spanish mystic and religious writer from the Basque Country. She wrote several spiritual treatises and was known for her profound devotion to the Virgin Mary.
In the 18th century, Sebastián de ENDERICA (1719-1784) was a Basque-Spanish merchant and navigator who established trade routes between Spain and the Philippines. He made significant contributions to the development of maritime commerce and exploration during his time.
The name ENDERICA has also been associated with several place names in the Basque region, such as the village of Enderica in the municipality of Elburgo, Álava, and the Enderica district in the town of Lesaka, Navarre. These place names likely derived from the surname itself or vice versa, reflecting the strong connection between the name and the geographical area.
While the surname ENDERICA is not as widespread as some other Spanish surnames, it has maintained a presence throughout history, particularly in the Basque region and areas influenced by Basque culture and migration. The name continues to be carried by individuals of Basque descent, preserving its rich historical legacy.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Enderica
Among Census respondents with the surname Enderica, the largest self-reported group is Hispanic at 96.6%. The next largest groups are White (1.7%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (1.7%).
The bar chart below shows how Enderica 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 Enderica surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- Hispanic or Latino96.6% · 114
- White1.7% · 2
- Asian and Pacific Islander1.7% · 2
Timeline
Historical Census data for Enderica
Enderica 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
+17 bearers (+16.8%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Up 16,201 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | #159,712 | 101 | 0.03 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2020 | #143,511 | 118 | 0.04 | +17 bearers (+16.8%) | Up 16,201 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 Enderica 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 | #159,712 | #143,511 | 10.1% |
| Count | 101 | 118 | 16.8% |
| Per 100K | 0.03 | 0.04 | 31.6% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Enderica bearers went from 101 to 118 (+16.8% change). The surname moved up 16,201 positions in the national ranking, going from #159,712 to #143,511.
FAQ
Enderica surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Enderica?
Name Census estimates that about 135 living Americans carry the surname Enderica. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,538,921 residents.
How common is Enderica?
Enderica 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 Enderica. 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 Enderica.
Has Enderica become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Enderica went from 101 recorded bearers to 118. That is an increase of 17 (+16.8%). In the national ranking it rose from #159,712 to #143,511.
What does the Census say about the background of Enderica?
Among Census respondents with the surname Enderica, the largest self-reported group is Hispanic at 96.6%. The next largest groups are White (1.7%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (1.7%). 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 Enderica in the 2020 Census, accounting for 96.6% (114 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Enderica appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are Hispanic (96.6%), White (1.7%), Asian/Pacific Islander (1.7%). 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 Enderica (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 Enderica mean?
A Spanish surname referring to one from the town of Endera, Spain. 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 Enderica (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 common is the surname Enderica?
Want to know how many people have the last name Enderica? HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, puts the living-bearer count front and centre.