2000
#71,610
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 254
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.09
Very Rare Last name
Vendrell
A place name surname of Catalan origin referring to someone from Vendrell, Spain.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 359 Americans carry the last name Vendrell. That puts it at #67,846 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.10 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 954,747 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Vendrell 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
359
1 in 954,747
Census rank
#67,846
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.1
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
313
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 313 bearers of the surname Vendrell in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.10 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 67846th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Vendrell, the largest self-reported group is Hispanic at 90.4%. The next largest groups are White (6.7%) and Black (1.9%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Vendrell
The surname Vendrell originates from the Catalan region of Spain, specifically the town of Vendrell in the province of Tarragona. The name can be traced back to the early 12th century, deriving from the Latin word "vinitorium," which referred to a vineyard or winery. This connection suggests that the earliest bearers of the name were likely involved in the wine-making industry or lived in areas known for viticulture.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the "Cartulari de Sant Cugat del Vallès," a medieval cartulary from the 12th century. This document mentions a certain "Guillem de Vendrell" who was a landowner in the region. The name also appears in the "Llibre Verd de Barcelona," a historical record from the 14th century, which lists several individuals with the surname.
During the 15th century, the name Vendrell gained prominence with the birth of Joan Vendrell (1436-1503), a renowned Catalan poet and scholar. His works, including the collection "Obres Poètiques," are considered important contributions to the literary tradition of the time. Another notable figure was Bartomeu Vendrell (1520-1589), a Catalan cleric and theologian who served as the Bishop of Urgell.
In the 17th century, the name is associated with Francesc Vendrell (1618-1688), a celebrated Catalan painter known for his religious works and portraits. His paintings can be found in various churches and museums throughout Spain.
The 19th century saw the birth of Josep Vendrell i Ibars (1817-1873), a Catalan politician and journalist who played a significant role in the Renaixença movement, which aimed to revive the Catalan language and culture. He founded the influential newspaper "La Renaixensa" and contributed to the promotion of Catalan literature.
It's worth noting that variations of the name, such as Vendrell-Vilà and Vendrell-Santaulària, are also found in historical records, possibly indicating different branches of the family or geographical origins within the Catalan region.
While the surname Vendrell is primarily associated with Catalonia, it has also been documented in other parts of Spain and in some Latin American countries due to migration and diaspora over the centuries.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Vendrell
Among Census respondents with the surname Vendrell, the largest self-reported group is Hispanic at 90.4%. The next largest groups are White (6.7%) and Black (1.9%).
The bar chart below shows how Vendrell 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 Vendrell surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- Hispanic or Latino90.4% · 283
- White6.7% · 21
- Black or African American1.9% · 6
- American Indian and Alaska Native0.6% · 2
- Two or more races0.3% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Vendrell
Vendrell 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
#64,054
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 311
+57 bearers (+22.4%)
Per 100,000 0.11
Rank movement Up 7,556 places
2020
#67,846
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 313
+2 bearers (+0.6%)
Per 100,000 0.10
Rank movement Down 3,792 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #71,610 | 254 | 0.09 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #64,054 | 311 | 0.11 | +57 bearers (+22.4%) | Up 7,556 places |
| 2020 | #67,846 | 313 | 0.10 | +2 bearers (+0.6%) | Down 3,792 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 Vendrell 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 | #64,054 | #67,846 | -5.9% |
| Count | 311 | 313 | 0.6% |
| Per 100K | 0.11 | 0.10 | -4.8% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Vendrell bearers went from 311 to 313 (+0.6% change). The surname moved down 3,792 positions in the national ranking, going from #64,054 to #67,846.
FAQ
Vendrell surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Vendrell?
Name Census estimates that about 359 living Americans carry the surname Vendrell. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 954,747 residents.
How common is Vendrell?
Vendrell ranks #67,846 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.10 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 313 people with the surname Vendrell. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (359), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.1 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.10 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 Vendrell.
Has Vendrell become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Vendrell went from 311 recorded bearers to 313. That is an increase of 2 (+0.6%). In the national ranking it fell from #64,054 to #67,846.
What does the Census say about the background of Vendrell?
Among Census respondents with the surname Vendrell, the largest self-reported group is Hispanic at 90.4%. The next largest groups are White (6.7%) and Black (1.9%). 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 Vendrell in the 2020 Census, accounting for 90.4% (283 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Vendrell appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are Hispanic (90.4%), White (6.7%), Black (1.9%). 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 Vendrell (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 Vendrell mean?
A place name surname of Catalan origin referring to someone from Vendrell, 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 Vendrell (0.10 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 Vendrell?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.