2000
#4,383
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 7,492
First available Census row
Per 100,000 2.78
Uncommon Last name
Landeros
A Spanish habitational surname referring to someone from a place named Landero, derived from the word "lande" meaning moorland.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 11,961 Americans carry the last name Landeros. That puts it at #3,360 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 3.49 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 28,656 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Landeros 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 28,656
Census rank
#3,360
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
3.5
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
10K
uncommon in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 10,431 bearers of the surname Landeros in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 3.49 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 3360th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Landeros, the largest self-reported group is Hispanic at 95.0%. The next largest groups are White (4.0%) and American Indian/Alaska Native (0.3%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Landeros
The surname Landeros has its origins in Spain, tracing back to the medieval period. It is believed to have derived from the Spanish word "landero," which referred to a person who owned or worked on farmland or cultivated fields. This name became a surname as a way to identify individuals and families based on their occupation or location.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Landeros can be found in the 13th century, where it appeared in various historical documents from the regions of Castile and Aragon. Some variations of the spelling included Landero, Landerus, and Landeroz, reflecting the evolution of language and regional dialects over time.
In the 15th century, the Landeros surname gained prominence with the rise of Juan Landeros, a respected landowner and agricultural leader in the region of Andalusia. Juan Landeros was known for his innovative farming techniques and his advocacy for the rights of landowners and farmers alike.
Another notable figure bearing the Landeros surname was Alonso Landeros, a soldier and explorer who accompanied Hernán Cortés during the Spanish conquest of Mexico in the early 16th century. Alonso Landeros played a pivotal role in several battles and expeditions, and his bravery and leadership earned him recognition among his peers.
In the 17th century, the Landeros family became established in the New World, with members settling in various regions of Latin America, including Mexico, Peru, and Colombia. One prominent individual from this era was Francisca Landeros, a renowned philanthropist and patron of the arts in colonial Mexico City. She was known for her support of local artists and her contributions to the construction of several churches and public buildings.
As the Landeros name spread across different regions, it also became associated with various place names and geographical locations. For example, in Spain, there exists a small village called Landeros in the province of Burgos, while in Mexico, there is a town called Hacienda Landeros in the state of Zacatecas, reflecting the influence and distribution of this surname.
Throughout the centuries, the Landeros surname has been carried by individuals from diverse backgrounds and professions, including artists, writers, politicians, and academics. One notable example is the Mexican poet and novelist José Revueltas Landeros, who was born in 1914 and is considered one of the most influential literary figures of the 20th century in Mexico.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Landeros
Among Census respondents with the surname Landeros, the largest self-reported group is Hispanic at 95.0%. The next largest groups are White (4.0%) and American Indian/Alaska Native (0.3%).
The bar chart below shows how Landeros 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 Landeros surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- Hispanic or Latino95.0% · 9,905
- White4.0% · 416
- American Indian and Alaska Native0.3% · 36
- Asian and Pacific Islander0.3% · 29
- Two or more races0.3% · 27
- Black or African American0.2% · 18
Timeline
Historical Census data for Landeros
Landeros 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
#3,295
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 10,934
+3,442 bearers (+45.9%)
Per 100,000 3.71
Rank movement Up 1,088 places
2020
#3,360
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 10,431
-503 bearers (-4.6%)
Per 100,000 3.49
Rank movement Down 65 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #4,383 | 7,492 | 2.78 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #3,295 | 10,934 | 3.71 | +3,442 bearers (+45.9%) | Up 1,088 places |
| 2020 | #3,360 | 10,431 | 3.49 | -503 bearers (-4.6%) | Down 65 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 Landeros 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 | #3,295 | #3,360 | -2.0% |
| Count | 10,934 | 10,431 | -4.6% |
| Per 100K | 3.71 | 3.49 | -5.9% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Landeros bearers went from 10,934 to 10,431 (-4.6% change). The surname moved down 65 positions in the national ranking, going from #3,295 to #3,360.
FAQ
Landeros surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Landeros?
Name Census estimates that about 11,961 living Americans carry the surname Landeros. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 28,656 residents.
How common is Landeros?
Landeros ranks #3,360 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Uncommon." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 3.49 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 10,431 people with the surname Landeros. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (11,961), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 3.49 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 3.49 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 Landeros.
Has Landeros become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Landeros went from 10,934 recorded bearers to 10,431. That is a decrease of 503 (-4.6%). In the national ranking it fell from #3,295 to #3,360.
What does the Census say about the background of Landeros?
Among Census respondents with the surname Landeros, the largest self-reported group is Hispanic at 95.0%. The next largest groups are White (4.0%) and American Indian/Alaska Native (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 Landeros in the 2020 Census, accounting for 95.0% (9,905 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Landeros appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are Hispanic (95.0%), White (4.0%), American Indian/Alaska Native (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 Landeros (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 Landeros mean?
A Spanish habitational surname referring to someone from a place named Landero, derived from the word "lande" meaning moorland. 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 Landeros (3.49 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 Americans have the surname Landeros?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.