2000
#9,491
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 3,141
First available Census row
Per 100,000 1.16
Rare Last name
Londono
A habitational surname indicating someone from the city of London or any of several places named Londres in Spain.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 5,348 Americans carry the last name Londono. That puts it at #6,942 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 1.56 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 64,090 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Londono 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
5.3K
1 in 64,090
Census rank
#6,942
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
1.6
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
4.7K
rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 4,664 bearers of the surname Londono in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 1.56 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 6942nd position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Londono, the largest self-reported group is Hispanic at 93.2%. The next largest groups are White (5.7%) and Black (0.6%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Londono
The surname Londono originated in Spain, with roots dating back to the 12th century. It is believed to have derived from the Spanish word "londo," which translates to "hill" or "mound." This suggests that the name may have been initially associated with families or individuals who resided in or near hilly terrain.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Londono can be found in the historical records of the Kingdom of Castile, specifically in the town of Burgos. An influential figure bearing this surname was Diego Londono, a nobleman who lived during the 14th century and played a significant role in the court of King Alfonso XI.
During the 15th century, the Londono family gained prominence in the region of Andalusia, particularly in the city of Seville. A notable member from this era was Juan Londono, a skilled architect who contributed to the construction of several notable buildings, including the renowned Alcázar of Seville.
As Spain expanded its influence through exploration and colonization, the Londono name spread to various parts of the Americas. In the 16th century, Pedro Londono, a Spanish conquistador, led expeditions to what is now Colombia and established settlements in the region.
The Londono surname also has a strong presence in Colombia, where it is believed to have been introduced by Spanish settlers during the colonial period. One of the most famous individuals bearing this name is Gustavo Londono, a renowned Colombian painter and sculptor who lived from 1920 to 1983.
Other notable figures with the Londono surname include:
1. Ricardo Londono Rendón (1949-present), a Colombian politician and former member of the Colombian Congress.
2. Rodrigo Londono (1959-present), also known as Timochenko, a former leader of the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia (FARC) guerrilla group.
3. José Londono Iglesias (1925-2013), a Colombian businessman and philanthropist who founded the Londono Publishing House.
4. Claudia Londono (1968-present), a Colombian actress and television host known for her roles in several popular telenovelas.
While the Londono surname has its roots in Spain, it has since spread to various parts of the world, particularly in Latin American countries with strong Spanish colonial influences.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Londono
Among Census respondents with the surname Londono, the largest self-reported group is Hispanic at 93.2%. The next largest groups are White (5.7%) and Black (0.6%).
The bar chart below shows how Londono 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 Londono surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- Hispanic or Latino93.2% · 4,348
- White5.7% · 264
- Black or African American0.6% · 28
- Asian and Pacific Islander0.3% · 15
- Two or more races0.1% · 5
- American Indian and Alaska Native0.1% · 4
Timeline
Historical Census data for Londono
Londono 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
#7,816
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 4,235
+1,094 bearers (+34.8%)
Per 100,000 1.44
Rank movement Up 1,675 places
2020
#6,942
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 4,664
+429 bearers (+10.1%)
Per 100,000 1.56
Rank movement Up 874 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #9,491 | 3,141 | 1.16 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #7,816 | 4,235 | 1.44 | +1,094 bearers (+34.8%) | Up 1,675 places |
| 2020 | #6,942 | 4,664 | 1.56 | +429 bearers (+10.1%) | Up 874 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 Londono 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 | #7,816 | #6,942 | 11.2% |
| Count | 4,235 | 4,664 | 10.1% |
| Per 100K | 1.44 | 1.56 | 8.4% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Londono bearers went from 4,235 to 4,664 (+10.1% change). The surname moved up 874 positions in the national ranking, going from #7,816 to #6,942.
FAQ
Londono surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Londono?
Name Census estimates that about 5,348 living Americans carry the surname Londono. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 64,090 residents.
How common is Londono?
Londono ranks #6,942 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 1.56 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 4,664 people with the surname Londono. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (5,348), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 1.56 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 1.56 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 Londono.
Has Londono become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Londono went from 4,235 recorded bearers to 4,664. That is an increase of 429 (+10.1%). In the national ranking it rose from #7,816 to #6,942.
What does the Census say about the background of Londono?
Among Census respondents with the surname Londono, the largest self-reported group is Hispanic at 93.2%. The next largest groups are White (5.7%) and Black (0.6%). 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 Londono in the 2020 Census, accounting for 93.2% (4,348 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Londono appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are Hispanic (93.2%), White (5.7%), Black (0.6%). 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 Londono (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 Londono mean?
A habitational surname indicating someone from the city of London or any of several places named Londres in Spain. 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 Londono (1.56 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 are called Londono?
See how many Americans have the surname Londono on HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site built around that single question.