2000
#8,968
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 3,353
First available Census row
Per 100,000 1.24
Rare Last name
Landaverde
A Spanish topographic surname describing someone living near green fields or pastures.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 7,841 Americans carry the last name Landaverde. That puts it at #4,977 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 2.29 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 43,713 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Landaverde 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
7.8K
1 in 43,713
Census rank
#4,977
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
2.3
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
6.8K
rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 6,838 bearers of the surname Landaverde in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 2.29 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 4977th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Landaverde, the largest self-reported group is Hispanic at 95.7%. The next largest groups are White (3.5%) and Black (0.3%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Landaverde
The surname Landaverde originates from Spain, with its roots tracing back to the 15th century. It is believed to be derived from the Spanish words "landa," meaning meadow or pasture, and "verde," meaning green, suggesting a connection to a lush, verdant landscape or settlement.
One of the earliest recorded mentions of the Landaverde surname can be found in historical documents from the region of Extremadura, Spain, where it was common among families residing in rural areas. The name's spelling has undergone minor variations over time, such as Landaverde, Landaverta, and Landaverde-Garcia.
During the 16th and 17th centuries, several individuals bearing the Landaverde surname gained prominence in various fields. One notable figure was Juan Landaverde (1520-1587), a renowned architect and stonemason who contributed to the construction of several churches and monasteries in Seville and its surrounding areas.
Another prominent bearer of the name was María Landaverde (1568-1634), a poet and writer from Mérida, Extremadura. Her literary works, which often celebrated the natural beauty of her homeland, gained recognition during her lifetime and have been studied by scholars over the centuries.
In the 18th century, the Landaverde surname appeared in historical records related to the Spanish colonial expansion in the Americas. Pedro Landaverde (1712-1781), a military officer from Extremadura, played a significant role in the conquest and settlement of territories in present-day Mexico and Central America.
Moving into the 19th century, the name Landaverde continued to be associated with notable individuals. One such figure was Antonio Landaverde (1825-1891), a prominent lawyer and politician from Badajoz, Spain, who served as a member of the Spanish Parliament and advocated for social reforms.
During the 20th century, the Landaverde surname gained recognition in various fields, including the arts and sciences. Javier Landaverde (1914-2002), a renowned Spanish painter and sculptor, was celebrated for his vibrant depictions of rural landscapes and scenes from daily life in Extremadura.
These are just a few examples of the rich history and notable individuals associated with the Landaverde surname, which has its roots firmly planted in the verdant meadows and pastures of Spain's Extremadura region.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Landaverde
Among Census respondents with the surname Landaverde, the largest self-reported group is Hispanic at 95.7%. The next largest groups are White (3.5%) and Black (0.3%).
The bar chart below shows how Landaverde 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 Landaverde surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- Hispanic or Latino95.7% · 6,541
- White3.5% · 240
- Black or African American0.3% · 19
- Asian and Pacific Islander0.2% · 14
- American Indian and Alaska Native0.2% · 14
- Two or more races0.1% · 10
Timeline
Historical Census data for Landaverde
Landaverde 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
#5,489
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 6,336
+2,983 bearers (+89.0%)
Per 100,000 2.15
Rank movement Up 3,479 places
2020
#4,977
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 6,838
+502 bearers (+7.9%)
Per 100,000 2.29
Rank movement Up 512 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #8,968 | 3,353 | 1.24 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #5,489 | 6,336 | 2.15 | +2,983 bearers (+89.0%) | Up 3,479 places |
| 2020 | #4,977 | 6,838 | 2.29 | +502 bearers (+7.9%) | Up 512 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 Landaverde 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 | #5,489 | #4,977 | 9.3% |
| Count | 6,336 | 6,838 | 7.9% |
| Per 100K | 2.15 | 2.29 | 6.4% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Landaverde bearers went from 6,336 to 6,838 (+7.9% change). The surname moved up 512 positions in the national ranking, going from #5,489 to #4,977.
FAQ
Landaverde surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Landaverde?
Name Census estimates that about 7,841 living Americans carry the surname Landaverde. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 43,713 residents.
How common is Landaverde?
Landaverde ranks #4,977 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 2.29 per 100,000 residents, which is about 2 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 6,838 people with the surname Landaverde. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (7,841), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 2.29 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 2.29 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 2 of them to have the surname Landaverde.
Has Landaverde become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Landaverde went from 6,336 recorded bearers to 6,838. That is an increase of 502 (+7.9%). In the national ranking it rose from #5,489 to #4,977.
What does the Census say about the background of Landaverde?
Among Census respondents with the surname Landaverde, the largest self-reported group is Hispanic at 95.7%. The next largest groups are White (3.5%) and Black (0.3%). 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 Landaverde in the 2020 Census, accounting for 95.7% (6,541 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Landaverde appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are Hispanic (95.7%), White (3.5%), Black (0.3%). 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 Landaverde (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 Landaverde mean?
A Spanish topographic surname describing someone living near green fields or pastures. 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 Landaverde (2.29 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 have the surname Landaverde?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.