2010
#156,044
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 104
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Orejudos
A Spanish surname referring to someone with large ears.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 133 Americans carry the last name Orejudos. That puts it at #145,028 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,577,100 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Orejudos 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
133
1 in 2,577,100
Census rank
#145,028
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
116
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 116 bearers of the surname Orejudos in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 145028th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Orejudos, the largest self-reported group is Asian/Pacific Islander at 83.6%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (7.8%) and White (6.0%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Orejudos
The surname "OREJUDOS" is of Spanish origin, with its roots traced back to the 16th century. It is believed to have originated in the region of Andalusia, in southern Spain, where it was likely derived from the Spanish word "oreja," meaning "ear," and the suffix "-udos," denoting abundance or a characteristic feature.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname "OREJUDOS" can be found in the municipal archives of Seville, dating back to the late 1500s. The name is thought to have been initially applied as a descriptive nickname, possibly referring to an individual with prominent or distinctive ears.
During the Spanish colonization of the Americas, particularly in the 17th and 18th centuries, some individuals bearing the surname "OREJUDOS" migrated to the New World, settling in various regions of Latin America, including Mexico, Peru, and Colombia.
In the early 18th century, a notable figure named Pedro Orejudos (1692-1771) emerged as a respected landowner and cattle rancher in the region of Nueva Galicia, now part of present-day Mexico. His descendants continued to carry the surname and contributed to the local economy and society.
Another prominent individual with the surname "OREJUDOS" was María Antonia Orejudos (1782-1856), a philanthropist and patron of the arts in Quito, Ecuador. She was renowned for her support of local artists and her efforts to preserve the cultural heritage of the region.
In the 19th century, a renowned military leader named Joaquín Orejudos (1823-1898) gained recognition for his role in the Mexican-American War and the subsequent conflicts within Mexico. His bravery and strategic acumen earned him the respect of his contemporaries and a place in Mexican history.
Additionally, the name "OREJUDOS" has been associated with various place names throughout Spain and Latin America, such as the small village of Orejudos in the province of Badajoz, Spain, and the Hacienda Orejudos, a historic estate in Jalisco, Mexico.
While the surname "OREJUDOS" may not be among the most common in the Spanish-speaking world, its historical roots and the stories of notable individuals who bore this name contribute to the rich tapestry of cultural heritage and identity.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Orejudos
Among Census respondents with the surname Orejudos, the largest self-reported group is Asian/Pacific Islander at 83.6%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (7.8%) and White (6.0%).
The bar chart below shows how Orejudos 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 Orejudos surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- Asian and Pacific Islander83.6% · 97
- Hispanic or Latino7.8% · 9
- White6.0% · 7
- Two or more races2.6% · 3
Timeline
Historical Census data for Orejudos
Orejudos 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
#145,028
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 116
+12 bearers (+11.5%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Up 11,016 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | #156,044 | 104 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2020 | #145,028 | 116 | 0.04 | +12 bearers (+11.5%) | Up 11,016 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 Orejudos 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 | #156,044 | #145,028 | 7.1% |
| Count | 104 | 116 | 11.5% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | -3.0% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Orejudos bearers went from 104 to 116 (+11.5% change). The surname moved up 11,016 positions in the national ranking, going from #156,044 to #145,028.
FAQ
Orejudos surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Orejudos?
Name Census estimates that about 133 living Americans carry the surname Orejudos. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,577,100 residents.
How common is Orejudos?
Orejudos ranks #145,028 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.04 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 116 people with the surname Orejudos. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (133), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.04 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.04 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 Orejudos.
Has Orejudos become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Orejudos went from 104 recorded bearers to 116. That is an increase of 12 (+11.5%). In the national ranking it rose from #156,044 to #145,028.
What does the Census say about the background of Orejudos?
Among Census respondents with the surname Orejudos, the largest self-reported group is Asian/Pacific Islander at 83.6%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (7.8%) and White (6.0%). 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?
Asian/Pacific Islander is the largest self-reported group for the surname Orejudos in the 2020 Census, accounting for 83.6% (97 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Orejudos appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are Asian/Pacific Islander (83.6%), Hispanic (7.8%), White (6.0%). 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 Orejudos (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 Orejudos mean?
A Spanish surname referring to someone with large ears. 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 Orejudos (0.04 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 common is the surname Orejudos?
If you just want to know how common the surname Orejudos is, HowManyOfMe.org gives you the headline number in one glance.