2010
#154,907
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 105
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Landeo
A surname derived from a place name likely referring to someone from a location called Landeo.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 119 Americans carry the last name Landeo. That puts it at #153,590 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.03 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,880,289 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Landeo 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
119
1 in 2,880,289
Census rank
#153,590
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
104
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 104 bearers of the surname Landeo in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.03 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 153590th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Landeo, the largest self-reported group is Hispanic at 86.5%. The next largest groups are White (8.7%) and Two or More Races (3.8%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Landeo
The surname Landeo is believed to have originated in Spain, with the earliest known records dating back to the late 15th century. It is believed to be derived from the Spanish word "landio," which means "fertile land" or "cultivated field." This suggests that the name may have been initially given to those who worked in agriculture or owned fertile lands.
One of the earliest known references to the Landeo name can be found in the archives of the city of Seville, where a document from 1492 mentions a certain Juan Landeo, who was a landowner in the region. This record provides insight into the potential origins of the name and its association with land ownership and cultivation.
In the 16th century, the name began to appear in various parts of Spain, including Andalusia, Extremadura, and Castile. Notable individuals bearing the Landeo surname during this period include Diego Landeo (1523-1592), a prominent merchant and trader based in Seville, and María Landeo (1546-1612), a renowned writer and poet from Madrid.
As the centuries passed, the Landeo name spread to other parts of Europe and the Americas, carried by Spanish explorers, settlers, and migrants. In the 17th century, records show the presence of Landeo families in the Spanish colonies of Mexico and Peru, where they likely continued their agricultural pursuits or engaged in other professions.
One notable figure from this era was Rodrigo Landeo (1638-1714), a Spanish military officer who served in the colonial forces in Mexico and played a role in the suppression of indigenous uprisings. Another noteworthy individual was Juana Landeo (1675-1742), a renowned painter and artist from Seville, whose works were highly regarded during her lifetime.
In the 18th and 19th centuries, the Landeo name continued to be found across various regions of Spain, as well as in Spanish-speaking countries in Latin America. Notable individuals from this period include Francisco Landeo (1782-1854), a prominent lawyer and judge in Madrid, and Emilia Landeo (1845-1912), a celebrated writer and feminist activist from Barcelona.
As the centuries progressed, the Landeo name also found its way to other parts of the world, carried by Spanish immigrants and their descendants. Today, the name can be found in various countries, reflecting the global reach of the Spanish diaspora and the enduring legacy of this historic surname.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Landeo
Among Census respondents with the surname Landeo, the largest self-reported group is Hispanic at 86.5%. The next largest groups are White (8.7%) and Two or More Races (3.8%).
The bar chart below shows how Landeo 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 Landeo surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- Hispanic or Latino86.5% · 90
- White8.7% · 9
- Two or more races3.8% · 4
- Black or African American1.0% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Landeo
Landeo 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
#153,590
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 104
-1 bearers (-1.0%)
Per 100,000 0.03
Rank movement Up 1,317 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | #154,907 | 105 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2020 | #153,590 | 104 | 0.03 | -1 bearers (-1.0%) | Up 1,317 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 Landeo 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 | #154,907 | #153,590 | 0.9% |
| Count | 105 | 104 | -1.0% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.03 | -13.0% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Landeo bearers went from 105 to 104 (-1.0% change). The surname moved up 1,317 positions in the national ranking, going from #154,907 to #153,590.
FAQ
Landeo surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Landeo?
Name Census estimates that about 119 living Americans carry the surname Landeo. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,880,289 residents.
How common is Landeo?
Landeo ranks #153,590 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.03 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 104 people with the surname Landeo. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (119), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.03 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.03 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 Landeo.
Has Landeo become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Landeo went from 105 recorded bearers to 104. That is a decrease of 1 (-1.0%). In the national ranking it rose from #154,907 to #153,590.
What does the Census say about the background of Landeo?
Among Census respondents with the surname Landeo, the largest self-reported group is Hispanic at 86.5%. The next largest groups are White (8.7%) and Two or More Races (3.8%). 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 Landeo in the 2020 Census, accounting for 86.5% (90 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Landeo appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are Hispanic (86.5%), White (8.7%), Two or More Races (3.8%). 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 Landeo (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 Landeo mean?
A surname derived from a place name likely referring to someone from a location called Landeo. 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 Landeo (0.03 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 last name Landeo?
For a quick modern take, check how many Americans have the surname Landeo on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org.