2000
#3,709
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 8,775
First available Census row
Per 100,000 3.25
Uncommon Last name
Florez
Spanish habitational surname denoting someone from any of the places named Flor or Flores, meaning "flower" or "flowers."
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 11,834 Americans carry the last name Florez. That puts it at #3,388 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 3.45 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 28,964 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Florez 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
12K
1 in 28,964
Census rank
#3,388
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
3.5
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
10K
uncommon in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 10,320 bearers of the surname Florez in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 3.45 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 3388th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Florez, the largest self-reported group is Hispanic at 87.5%. The next largest groups are White (9.7%) and American Indian/Alaska Native (0.9%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Florez
The surname Florez has its origins in Spain, originating in the late medieval period around the 13th century. It is derived from the Latin word "flos," meaning "flower," and the suffix "-ez," which is a Spanish patronymic indicating lineage or ancestry. This suggests that the name may have been initially given to someone associated with flowers or perhaps a florist.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Florez can be found in the Becerro de las Behetrías, a medieval Castilian manuscript from the 14th century that documented land ownership and vassalage. The Florez family held properties in the region of Castile during this period.
In the 15th century, a prominent figure named Pedro Florez served as a trusted advisor to King Ferdinand II of Aragon and Queen Isabella I of Castile, the monarchs who sponsored Christopher Columbus' voyage to the Americas. Pedro Florez played a crucial role in the Spanish Inquisition and the expulsion of Jews and Muslims from Spain.
During the 16th century, the Florez name appeared in various historical records, including the chronicles of the conquistadors who explored and conquered parts of the Americas. One notable individual was Juan Florez de Ocáriz, a Spanish explorer who accompanied Hernán Cortés in the conquest of Mexico in the 1520s.
In the realm of literature, the Spanish historian and scholar Enrique Florez (1701-1773) made significant contributions to the study of Spanish ecclesiastical history through his monumental work España Sagrada, a comprehensive account of the country's religious history and antiquities.
Another distinguished bearer of the Florez name was Juan José Florez (1756-1799), a renowned Spanish composer and organist who played a vital role in the development of Spanish music during the late 18th century. His compositions, including operas and religious works, were widely acclaimed and performed throughout Europe.
Over the centuries, variations of the Florez surname have emerged, such as Flores, Flor, and Florenz, reflecting the influence of regional dialects and linguistic evolution. Additionally, the name has been carried to various parts of the world, including Latin America and the Philippines, due to Spanish colonization and migration.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Florez
Among Census respondents with the surname Florez, the largest self-reported group is Hispanic at 87.5%. The next largest groups are White (9.7%) and American Indian/Alaska Native (0.9%).
The bar chart below shows how Florez 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 Florez surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- Hispanic or Latino87.5% · 9,035
- White9.7% · 1,006
- American Indian and Alaska Native0.9% · 89
- Two or more races0.7% · 69
- Black or African American0.6% · 63
- Asian and Pacific Islander0.6% · 58
Timeline
Historical Census data for Florez
Florez 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
#3,377
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 10,570
+1,795 bearers (+20.5%)
Per 100,000 3.58
Rank movement Up 332 places
2020
#3,388
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 10,320
-250 bearers (-2.4%)
Per 100,000 3.45
Rank movement Down 11 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #3,709 | 8,775 | 3.25 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #3,377 | 10,570 | 3.58 | +1,795 bearers (+20.5%) | Up 332 places |
| 2020 | #3,388 | 10,320 | 3.45 | -250 bearers (-2.4%) | Down 11 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 Florez 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 | #3,377 | #3,388 | -0.3% |
| Count | 10,570 | 10,320 | -2.4% |
| Per 100K | 3.58 | 3.45 | -3.6% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Florez bearers went from 10,570 to 10,320 (-2.4% change). The surname moved down 11 positions in the national ranking, going from #3,377 to #3,388.
FAQ
Florez surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Florez?
Name Census estimates that about 11,834 living Americans carry the surname Florez. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 28,964 residents.
How common is Florez?
Florez ranks #3,388 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Uncommon." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 3.45 per 100,000 residents, which is about 3 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 10,320 people with the surname Florez. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (11,834), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 3.45 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 3.45 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 3 of them to have the surname Florez.
Has Florez become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Florez went from 10,570 recorded bearers to 10,320. That is a decrease of 250 (-2.4%). In the national ranking it fell from #3,377 to #3,388.
What does the Census say about the background of Florez?
Among Census respondents with the surname Florez, the largest self-reported group is Hispanic at 87.5%. The next largest groups are White (9.7%) and American Indian/Alaska Native (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 Florez in the 2020 Census, accounting for 87.5% (9,035 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Florez appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are Hispanic (87.5%), White (9.7%), American Indian/Alaska Native (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 Florez (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 Florez mean?
Spanish habitational surname denoting someone from any of the places named Flor or Flores, meaning "flower" or "flowers." 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 Florez (3.45 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 Florez?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.