2000
#99,214
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 169
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.06
Very Rare Last name
Herendez
A Spanish surname possibly derived from the word "herencia" meaning inheritance or estate.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 281 Americans carry the last name Herendez. That puts it at #82,881 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.08 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 1,219,766 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Herendez 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
281
1 in 1,219,766
Census rank
#82,881
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.1
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
245
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 245 bearers of the surname Herendez in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.08 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 82881st position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Herendez, the largest self-reported group is Hispanic at 94.7%. The next largest groups are White (4.9%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (0.4%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Herendez
The surname HERENDEZ is believed to have originated from the Spanish region of Castile in the 14th century. It is thought to be derived from the Old Spanish word "herencia," meaning "inheritance" or "heritage." This suggests that the name may have been initially given to someone who had inherited a significant amount of property or wealth.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname HERENDEZ can be found in a document from the city of Valladolid, dated 1387. This document mentions a certain Juan HERENDEZ, who was a landowner in the region. It is likely that this individual played a role in establishing the name's prominence in the area.
During the 15th century, the HERENDEZ name spread throughout Spain, particularly in the regions of Andalusia and Extremadura. Several notable individuals bearing this surname emerged during this time, including Diego HERENDEZ (1442-1511), a renowned architect who contributed to the construction of the Cathedral of Seville.
As Spain expanded its territories in the Americas during the 16th and 17th centuries, many Spaniards with the surname HERENDEZ journeyed to the New World. One such individual was Hernando HERENDEZ (1525-1592), a conquistador who participated in the conquest of Mexico and later served as a governor in Central America.
In the 18th century, the HERENDEZ name appeared in various historical records from Spain and its colonies. One notable figure was María HERENDEZ (1701-1781), a philanthropist from Seville who founded several charitable institutions for the poor and orphaned.
As the centuries progressed, the HERENDEZ surname continued to spread across the globe, with many individuals bearing this name making significant contributions in various fields. For example, Alejandro HERENDEZ (1836-1902) was a prominent Mexican politician and diplomat who served as his country's ambassador to several European nations.
Another noteworthy individual was the Spanish artist and sculptor, José HERENDEZ (1876-1945), whose works were widely celebrated and can be found in numerous museums and galleries throughout Spain and Latin America.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Herendez
Among Census respondents with the surname Herendez, the largest self-reported group is Hispanic at 94.7%. The next largest groups are White (4.9%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (0.4%).
The bar chart below shows how Herendez 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 Herendez surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- Hispanic or Latino94.7% · 232
- White4.9% · 12
- Asian and Pacific Islander0.4% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Herendez
Herendez 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
#84,136
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 223
+54 bearers (+32.0%)
Per 100,000 0.08
Rank movement Up 15,078 places
2020
#82,881
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 245
+22 bearers (+9.9%)
Per 100,000 0.08
Rank movement Up 1,255 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #99,214 | 169 | 0.06 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #84,136 | 223 | 0.08 | +54 bearers (+32.0%) | Up 15,078 places |
| 2020 | #82,881 | 245 | 0.08 | +22 bearers (+9.9%) | Up 1,255 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 Herendez 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 | #84,136 | #82,881 | 1.5% |
| Count | 223 | 245 | 9.9% |
| Per 100K | 0.08 | 0.08 | 2.5% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Herendez bearers went from 223 to 245 (+9.9% change). The surname moved up 1,255 positions in the national ranking, going from #84,136 to #82,881.
FAQ
Herendez surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Herendez?
Name Census estimates that about 281 living Americans carry the surname Herendez. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 1,219,766 residents.
How common is Herendez?
Herendez ranks #82,881 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.08 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 245 people with the surname Herendez. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (281), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.08 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.08 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 Herendez.
Has Herendez become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Herendez went from 223 recorded bearers to 245. That is an increase of 22 (+9.9%). In the national ranking it rose from #84,136 to #82,881.
What does the Census say about the background of Herendez?
Among Census respondents with the surname Herendez, the largest self-reported group is Hispanic at 94.7%. The next largest groups are White (4.9%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (0.4%). 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 Herendez in the 2020 Census, accounting for 94.7% (232 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Herendez appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are Hispanic (94.7%), White (4.9%), Asian/Pacific Islander (0.4%). 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 Herendez (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 Herendez mean?
A Spanish surname possibly derived from the word "herencia" meaning inheritance or estate. 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 Herendez (0.08 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 have the last name Herendez?
Our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers how many people are called Herendez at a glance, with the living-bearer count up front.