2000
#60,557
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 311
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.12
Very Rare Last name
Ximenez
A Spanish surname derived from the given name Ximeno or Jimeno.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 440 Americans carry the last name Ximenez. That puts it at #57,292 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.13 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 778,987 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Ximenez 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
440
1 in 778,987
Census rank
#57,292
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.1
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
384
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 384 bearers of the surname Ximenez in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.13 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 57292nd position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Ximenez, the largest self-reported group is Hispanic at 92.4%. The next largest groups are White (6.8%) and Two or More Races (0.8%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Ximenez
The surname Ximenez has its roots in Spain, emerging during the medieval period. Originating from the Iberian Peninsula, the name is primarily associated with the regions of Castile and León. The name is derived from the personal name Ximen or Jimeno, which itself comes from the Basque word "Semeno," meaning "son." The suffix -ez is a patronymic indicator in Spanish surnames, denoting "son of," thus Ximenez means "son of Ximen or Jimeno."
Old records indicate the existence of the surname in medieval Spanish manuscripts. An early recorded instance of the surname is found in the 11th century, an era marked by the Reconquista and the consolidation of various Spanish kingdoms. A notable historical reference includes the name Rodrigo Ximenez de Rada (1170-1247), a prominent archbishop of Toledo known for his chronicling of Spanish history and his sponsorship of significant architectural works. His contributions to historical documentation provide valuable insights into medieval Spain.
The earliest documented examples of the surname appear in various forms due to the lack of standardized spelling. Variants like Jiménez, Ximenes, and Jimenes appear in records from diverse locales within Spain. Manuscripts from the 12th and 13th centuries often reflect these disparities in spelling. Another key historical figure bearing the surname is Juan Ximenez de Cisneros (1436-1517), a Spanish cardinal and statesman who served as the Grand Inquisitor and played a crucial role in the administration of the Spanish Inquisition.
Place names connected to the surname include Ximénico and other similar derivations, often indicating familial estates or regions named after prominent family members. The Ximenez surname extends beyond Castile and León, with appearances in Andalusia and Aragon as well.
Alonso Ximenez, a notable conquistador from the 16th century, contributed to the Spanish exploration and colonization in the Americas. His participation in expeditions and settlements left an imprint on colonial history. Another significant individual is María Ximenez de Urrea, a writer and poet from the 17th century whose works offer insight into the literary and cultural milieu of her time.
By the 18th and 19th centuries, the surname Ximenez had disseminated widely across Spain and into regions influenced by Spanish colonization. An illustrative example is Manuel Ximenez Perez, an influential politician and military leader from the early 19th century, who played a pivotal role during the Spanish American wars of independence.
In summary, the Ximenez surname boasts a rich historical and etymological heritage dating back to medieval Spain. Its derivation from the personal name Ximen or Jimeno and its various historical references, including notable figures like Rodrigo Ximenez de Rada, Juan Ximenez de Cisneros, Alonso Ximenez, María Ximenez de Urrea, and Manuel Ximenez Perez, underscore the name's enduring legacy. The diversified spellings and widespread presence across Spanish territories reflect the surname's enduring importance in the cultural and historical context.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Ximenez
Among Census respondents with the surname Ximenez, the largest self-reported group is Hispanic at 92.4%. The next largest groups are White (6.8%) and Two or More Races (0.8%).
The bar chart below shows how Ximenez 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 Ximenez surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- Hispanic or Latino92.4% · 355
- White6.8% · 26
- Two or more races0.8% · 3
Timeline
Historical Census data for Ximenez
Ximenez 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
#51,830
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 401
+90 bearers (+28.9%)
Per 100,000 0.14
Rank movement Up 8,727 places
2020
#57,292
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 384
-17 bearers (-4.2%)
Per 100,000 0.13
Rank movement Down 5,462 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #60,557 | 311 | 0.12 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #51,830 | 401 | 0.14 | +90 bearers (+28.9%) | Up 8,727 places |
| 2020 | #57,292 | 384 | 0.13 | -17 bearers (-4.2%) | Down 5,462 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 Ximenez 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 | #51,830 | #57,292 | -10.5% |
| Count | 401 | 384 | -4.2% |
| Per 100K | 0.14 | 0.13 | -8.2% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Ximenez bearers went from 401 to 384 (-4.2% change). The surname moved down 5,462 positions in the national ranking, going from #51,830 to #57,292.
FAQ
Ximenez surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Ximenez?
Name Census estimates that about 440 living Americans carry the surname Ximenez. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 778,987 residents.
How common is Ximenez?
Ximenez ranks #57,292 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.13 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 384 people with the surname Ximenez. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (440), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.13 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.13 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 Ximenez.
Has Ximenez become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Ximenez went from 401 recorded bearers to 384. That is a decrease of 17 (-4.2%). In the national ranking it fell from #51,830 to #57,292.
What does the Census say about the background of Ximenez?
Among Census respondents with the surname Ximenez, the largest self-reported group is Hispanic at 92.4%. The next largest groups are White (6.8%) and Two or More Races (0.8%). 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 Ximenez in the 2020 Census, accounting for 92.4% (355 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Ximenez appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are Hispanic (92.4%), White (6.8%), Two or More Races (0.8%). 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 Ximenez (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 Ximenez mean?
A Spanish surname derived from the given name Ximeno or Jimeno. 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 Ximenez (0.13 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 Ximenez?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.