2000
#5,047
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 6,375
First available Census row
Per 100,000 2.36
Uncommon Last name
Valdovinos
Derived from a place name in Spain, likely referring to someone from the town of Valdoviño in Galicia.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 10,530 Americans carry the last name Valdovinos. That puts it at #3,766 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 3.07 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 32,550 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Valdovinos 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
11K
1 in 32,550
Census rank
#3,766
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
3.1
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
9.2K
uncommon in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 9,183 bearers of the surname Valdovinos in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 3.07 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 3766th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Valdovinos, the largest self-reported group is Hispanic at 96.7%. The next largest groups are White (2.5%) and Black (0.3%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Valdovinos
The surname Valdovinos is of Spanish origin, tracing its roots back to the medieval period. It is believed to have originated from the combination of the Spanish words "val" meaning "valley" and "vino" meaning "wine," suggesting a possible association with a wine-producing valley or region.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the Cartulario de Eslonza, a medieval cartulary from the 11th century, where it appears as "Valdevinos." This variation in spelling sheds light on the evolution of the name over time.
The Valdovinos surname is also linked to the town of Valdovino in the province of León, Spain. It is speculated that the name may have originated from this particular place, with early bearers potentially hailing from or having ties to this region.
Historically, the name Valdovinos has been associated with several notable individuals. One such figure is Pedro Valdovinos, a 15th-century Spanish nobleman and military commander who played a significant role in the Reconquista, the Christian reconquest of the Iberian Peninsula from the Moors.
Another prominent bearer of the name was Juan Valdovinos, a 16th-century Spanish writer and poet. His works, which included poems and plays, contributed to the rich literary tradition of the Spanish Golden Age.
In the realm of art, the name Valdovinos is linked to Andrés Valdovinos, a 17th-century Spanish painter known for his religious and allegorical works. His paintings can be found in various churches and museums throughout Spain.
Moving into the 18th century, Manuel Valdovinos was a renowned Spanish architect who left a lasting mark on the architectural landscape of Madrid. He designed several notable buildings, including the Royal Palace of Aranjuez and the Church of San Marcos.
Lastly, in the 19th century, José Valdovinos was a prominent Spanish politician and statesman who served as a member of the Spanish Parliament and held various ministerial positions during his career.
These examples showcase the historical significance and diverse contributions of individuals bearing the Valdovinos surname across various fields, from military and literature to art and politics, further enriching the legacy and narrative of this Spanish surname.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Valdovinos
Among Census respondents with the surname Valdovinos, the largest self-reported group is Hispanic at 96.7%. The next largest groups are White (2.5%) and Black (0.3%).
The bar chart below shows how Valdovinos 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 Valdovinos surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- Hispanic or Latino96.7% · 8,882
- White2.5% · 233
- Black or African American0.3% · 25
- Asian and Pacific Islander0.2% · 17
- American Indian and Alaska Native0.2% · 16
- Two or more races0.1% · 10
Timeline
Historical Census data for Valdovinos
Valdovinos 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
#3,517
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 10,147
+3,772 bearers (+59.2%)
Per 100,000 3.44
Rank movement Up 1,530 places
2020
#3,766
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 9,183
-964 bearers (-9.5%)
Per 100,000 3.07
Rank movement Down 249 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #5,047 | 6,375 | 2.36 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #3,517 | 10,147 | 3.44 | +3,772 bearers (+59.2%) | Up 1,530 places |
| 2020 | #3,766 | 9,183 | 3.07 | -964 bearers (-9.5%) | Down 249 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 Valdovinos 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 | #3,517 | #3,766 | -7.1% |
| Count | 10,147 | 9,183 | -9.5% |
| Per 100K | 3.44 | 3.07 | -10.7% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Valdovinos bearers went from 10,147 to 9,183 (-9.5% change). The surname moved down 249 positions in the national ranking, going from #3,517 to #3,766.
FAQ
Valdovinos surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Valdovinos?
Name Census estimates that about 10,530 living Americans carry the surname Valdovinos. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 32,550 residents.
How common is Valdovinos?
Valdovinos ranks #3,766 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Uncommon." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 3.07 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 9,183 people with the surname Valdovinos. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (10,530), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 3.07 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 3.07 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 Valdovinos.
Has Valdovinos become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Valdovinos went from 10,147 recorded bearers to 9,183. That is a decrease of 964 (-9.5%). In the national ranking it fell from #3,517 to #3,766.
What does the Census say about the background of Valdovinos?
Among Census respondents with the surname Valdovinos, the largest self-reported group is Hispanic at 96.7%. The next largest groups are White (2.5%) and Black (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 Valdovinos in the 2020 Census, accounting for 96.7% (8,882 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Valdovinos appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are Hispanic (96.7%), White (2.5%), Black (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 Valdovinos (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 Valdovinos mean?
Derived from a place name in Spain, likely referring to someone from the town of Valdoviño in Galicia. 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 Valdovinos (3.07 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 Valdovinos?
Want to know how many people have the last name Valdovinos? HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, puts the living-bearer count front and centre.