2000
#18,008
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 1,429
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.53
Rare Last name
Ybanez
A Spanish surname derived from the place name Ybañez.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 2,041 Americans carry the last name Ybanez. That puts it at #15,782 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.60 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 167,935 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Ybanez 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
2.0K
1 in 167,935
Census rank
#15,782
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.6
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
1.8K
rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 1,780 bearers of the surname Ybanez in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.60 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 15782nd position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Ybanez, the largest self-reported group is Hispanic at 61.3%. The next largest groups are Asian/Pacific Islander (27.2%) and White (8.7%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Ybanez
The surname Ybanez finds its origins in Spain, particularly in the regions of Castile and Aragón. First recorded during the medieval period, the surname is derived from the patronymic tradition, where names were formed by taking the father's first name and adding a suffix indicating "son of." In this case, Ybanez originates from the given name "Ibán," a diminutive form of "Juan," which itself is derived from the Hebrew "Yohanan," meaning "God is gracious." The transformation of "Ibán" into Ybanez involves the addition of the suffix "-ez," a common Spanish patronymic ending that translates to "son of."
Extensive historical evidence of the Ybanez surname can be found in various medieval manuscripts, church records, and legal documents. For instance, the surname appears in records from the Kingdom of Castile in the 13th century. Also, in Aragón, notarial records and land deeds from the 14th and 15th centuries frequently mention individuals bearing the Ybanez surname, illustrating its persistence over time.
The earliest recorded example of the surname Ybanez dates back to the 13th century in Castile. Historical manuscripts mention a certain Fernando Ybanez, who was a landowner and minor noble. This highlights the association of the surname with individuals of some social standing. Additionally, documents from the 14th century record a Don Álvaro Ybanez serving as a knight in the Reconquista, the series of campaigns by Christian states to recapture territory from the Moors.
Place names also bear a similarity to the Ybanez surname, particularly in medieval Aragón and Castile. Names such as Ibáñez de Aragón and Villanueva de Ibáñez are examples of villages named after prominent families or individuals bearing the name.
Throughout history, several notable individuals with the surname Ybanez have emerged. The 16th-century explorer Juan Ybanez was part of the early colonial expeditions to the New World, contributing to the Spanish exploration and mapping of the Americas. Another prominent historical figure is the 17th-century poet Francisco Ybanez, who gained renown for his literary contributions during the Spanish Golden Age.
In the 18th century, General Miguel Ybanez was a distinguished military leader who fought in the War of Spanish Succession. His leadership and strategic acumen were critical in several key battles. Moving into the 19th century, the surname continued its presence in public life with José Ybanez, a prominent lawyer and politician known for his role in drafting early constitutional documents in Spain.
Another influential figure from more recent history is Santiago Ybanez, an early 20th-century artist whose works were pivotal in developing the modernist movement within Spanish art circles. Santiago's pieces often depicted the rich cultural landscapes and historical heritage of Spain, blending tradition with burgeoning contemporary styles.
The Ybanez surname, with its deep roots in Spanish history and culture, signifies a rich heritage and a legacy intertwined with significant social, political, and cultural developments over the centuries.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Ybanez
Among Census respondents with the surname Ybanez, the largest self-reported group is Hispanic at 61.3%. The next largest groups are Asian/Pacific Islander (27.2%) and White (8.7%).
The bar chart below shows how Ybanez 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 Ybanez surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- Hispanic or Latino61.3% · 1,092
- Asian and Pacific Islander27.2% · 485
- White8.7% · 154
- Two or more races1.7% · 31
- American Indian and Alaska Native0.9% · 16
- Black or African American0.1% · 2
Timeline
Historical Census data for Ybanez
Ybanez 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
#16,734
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 1,709
+280 bearers (+19.6%)
Per 100,000 0.58
Rank movement Up 1,274 places
2020
#15,782
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 1,780
+71 bearers (+4.2%)
Per 100,000 0.60
Rank movement Up 952 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #18,008 | 1,429 | 0.53 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #16,734 | 1,709 | 0.58 | +280 bearers (+19.6%) | Up 1,274 places |
| 2020 | #15,782 | 1,780 | 0.60 | +71 bearers (+4.2%) | Up 952 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 Ybanez 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 | #16,734 | #15,782 | 5.7% |
| Count | 1,709 | 1,780 | 4.2% |
| Per 100K | 0.58 | 0.60 | 2.7% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Ybanez bearers went from 1,709 to 1,780 (+4.2% change). The surname moved up 952 positions in the national ranking, going from #16,734 to #15,782.
FAQ
Ybanez surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Ybanez?
Name Census estimates that about 2,041 living Americans carry the surname Ybanez. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 167,935 residents.
How common is Ybanez?
Ybanez ranks #15,782 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.60 per 100,000 residents, which is about 1 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 1,780 people with the surname Ybanez. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (2,041), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.6 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.60 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 1 of them to have the surname Ybanez.
Has Ybanez become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Ybanez went from 1,709 recorded bearers to 1,780. That is an increase of 71 (+4.2%). In the national ranking it rose from #16,734 to #15,782.
What does the Census say about the background of Ybanez?
Among Census respondents with the surname Ybanez, the largest self-reported group is Hispanic at 61.3%. The next largest groups are Asian/Pacific Islander (27.2%) and White (8.7%). 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 Ybanez in the 2020 Census, accounting for 61.3% (1,092 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Ybanez appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are Hispanic (61.3%), Asian/Pacific Islander (27.2%), White (8.7%). 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 Ybanez (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 Ybanez mean?
A Spanish surname derived from the place name Ybañez. 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 Ybanez (0.60 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 Ybanez?
For a quick modern take, check how many Americans have the surname Ybanez on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org.