2000
#2,208
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 15,090
First available Census row
Per 100,000 5.59
Uncommon Last name
Negron
A Spanish surname derived from the word "negro," meaning "black," likely referring to a person with dark features or complexion.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 22,073 Americans carry the last name Negron. That puts it at #1,827 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 6.44 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 15,528 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Negron 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
22K
1 in 15,528
Census rank
#1,827
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
6.4
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
19K
uncommon in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 19,249 bearers of the surname Negron in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 6.44 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 1827th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Negron, the largest self-reported group is Hispanic at 90.4%. The next largest groups are White (7.2%) and Black (1.5%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Negron
The surname Negron has its origins in Spain, tracing back to the Middle Ages. It is derived from the Spanish word "negro," meaning black, referring to a person's dark complexion or hair color. The name likely arose as a descriptive nickname for individuals with these physical traits.
The earliest known records of the Negron surname date back to the 13th century in various regions of Spain, such as Catalonia, Aragon, and Andalusia. Some variations of the spelling included Negron, Negrones, and Negroni.
One notable historical reference to the Negron name can be found in the archives of the Kingdom of Aragon from the 14th century, where a certain Pedro Negron is mentioned as a landowner and nobleman in the city of Valencia.
In the 16th century, the Negron family played a significant role in the Spanish conquest of the Americas. Juan Negron, born in 1492 in Seville, was among the early explorers and settlers in the Caribbean islands and Central America. He is recorded as one of the founders of the city of San Juan, Puerto Rico, in 1521.
During the 17th century, the Negron name appeared in various historical documents and records across Spanish territories, including Mexico, Peru, and Venezuela. One notable figure was Francisco Negron, a prominent merchant and landowner in Cartagena, Colombia, born in 1625.
In the 18th century, the Negron family established itself in the Philippines during the Spanish colonial era. Jose Negron, born in 1734 in Manila, was a renowned military leader and participated in the defense of the Philippines against British forces during the Seven Years' War.
As the Spanish empire expanded, the Negron surname spread across the globe. In the 19th century, Manuel Negron, born in 1810 in Cuba, was a celebrated poet and writer who contributed significantly to the literary movements of his time.
Throughout history, the Negron name has been carried by individuals from diverse backgrounds and professions, reflecting the widespread distribution of this surname across Spanish-speaking regions and countries.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Negron
Among Census respondents with the surname Negron, the largest self-reported group is Hispanic at 90.4%. The next largest groups are White (7.2%) and Black (1.5%).
The bar chart below shows how Negron 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 Negron surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- Hispanic or Latino90.4% · 17,399
- White7.2% · 1,385
- Black or African American1.5% · 282
- Two or more races0.5% · 87
- Asian and Pacific Islander0.3% · 65
- American Indian and Alaska Native0.2% · 31
Timeline
Historical Census data for Negron
Negron 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
#1,963
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 18,413
+3,323 bearers (+22.0%)
Per 100,000 6.24
Rank movement Up 245 places
2020
#1,827
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 19,249
+836 bearers (+4.5%)
Per 100,000 6.44
Rank movement Up 136 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #2,208 | 15,090 | 5.59 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #1,963 | 18,413 | 6.24 | +3,323 bearers (+22.0%) | Up 245 places |
| 2020 | #1,827 | 19,249 | 6.44 | +836 bearers (+4.5%) | Up 136 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 Negron 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 | #1,963 | #1,827 | 6.9% |
| Count | 18,413 | 19,249 | 4.5% |
| Per 100K | 6.24 | 6.44 | 3.2% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Negron bearers went from 18,413 to 19,249 (+4.5% change). The surname moved up 136 positions in the national ranking, going from #1,963 to #1,827.
FAQ
Negron surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Negron?
Name Census estimates that about 22,073 living Americans carry the surname Negron. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 15,528 residents.
How common is Negron?
Negron ranks #1,827 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Uncommon." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 6.44 per 100,000 residents, which is about 6 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 19,249 people with the surname Negron. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (22,073), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 6.44 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 6.44 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 6 of them to have the surname Negron.
Has Negron become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Negron went from 18,413 recorded bearers to 19,249. That is an increase of 836 (+4.5%). In the national ranking it rose from #1,963 to #1,827.
What does the Census say about the background of Negron?
Among Census respondents with the surname Negron, the largest self-reported group is Hispanic at 90.4%. The next largest groups are White (7.2%) and Black (1.5%). 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 Negron in the 2020 Census, accounting for 90.4% (17,399 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Negron appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are Hispanic (90.4%), White (7.2%), Black (1.5%). 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 Negron (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 Negron mean?
A Spanish surname derived from the word "negro," meaning "black," likely referring to a person with dark features or complexion. 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 Negron (6.44 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 Negron?
For a quick modern take, check how many people are called Negron on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org.