Find out how popular the last name Florendo is in the United States and learn more about the meaning, history, and race and ethnic origin of people in America who are named Florendo.

Florendo, like all of the last names we have data for, is identified by the U.S. Census Bureau as a surname which has more than 100 occurrences in the United States in the Decennial Census survey. The most recent statistics we have for the Florendo surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Florendo in America

Florendo is the 24404th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Florendo surname appeared 1,026 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 people would have the surname Florendo.

We can also compare 2010 data for Florendo to data from the previous census in 2000. The table below contains all of the statistics for both years in a side-by-side comparison.

The history of the last name Florendo

The surname Florendo has its roots in the Philippines, believed to have originated during the Spanish colonial era in the 16th to 18th centuries. It is derived from the Spanish verb "florecer," meaning "to bloom" or "to flourish," which is likely a reference to either the occupation or location associated with the family's ancestors.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the Florendo name can be found in the 1849 "Catalogo Alfabetico de Apellidos," a Spanish document that cataloged surnames in the Philippines during that period. This suggests that the name was already well-established in the region by the mid-19th century.

The Florendo surname is often associated with the island of Luzon, particularly in the provinces of Bulacan and Pampanga. It's possible that the name originated from a specific town or village with a flourishing agricultural or horticultural industry, leading to the adoption of the name as a reflection of the local economy.

Notable individuals with the Florendo surname include Juan Florendo (1805-1875), a prominent landowner and businessman in Bulacan, known for his contributions to local infrastructure and education. Another notable figure was Maria Florendo (1860-1932), a renowned educator and advocate for women's rights, who established several schools in Pampanga.

In the 20th century, Florencio Florendo (1920-2005) gained recognition as a celebrated painter and sculptor, whose works were heavily influenced by Filipino folklore and traditions. His son, Cesar Florendo (1948-2021), followed in his footsteps, becoming a renowned artist and art educator.

One of the earliest international references to the Florendo name can be found in the records of the Galleon Trade between the Philippines and Mexico, which occurred from the 16th to the 19th centuries. Several Florendo merchants were listed as participants in this lucrative trade route, suggesting that the name had already established itself in the region by that time.

It's worth noting that variations in spelling, such as Florindo or Florindo, may have existed due to differences in local dialects and transcription practices during the Spanish colonial period. However, the core meaning and etymology of the name remain consistent, reflecting the family's historical ties to the Philippines and their association with the concept of flourishing or blossoming.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Florendo

We also have some data on the ancestry of people with the surname Florendo.

The below race categories are the modified race categories used in the Census Bureau's population estimates program. All people were categorized into six mutually exclusive racial and Hispanic origin groups:

1. White only
2. Black only
3. American Indian and Alaskan Native only
4. Asian and Pacific Islander only
5. Hispanic
6. Two or More Races

For the most recent 2010 census data, the race/ethnic origin breakdown for Florendo was:

Note: Any fields showing (S) means the data was suppressed for privacy so that the data does not in any way identify any specific individuals.

Since we have data from the previous census in 2000, we can also compare the values to see how the popularity of Florendo has changed in the 10 years between the two census surveys.

Data source

The last name data and ethnic breakdown of last names is sourced directly from the Decennial Census survey, conducted every 10 years by the United States Census Bureau.

The history and meaning of the name Florendo was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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