Show ContentsDe anda History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

The noble Spanish surname De anda is of toponymic origin, that is, it derives from the place where the original bearer lived or held land. The roots of the name lie in the Basque language, "anda" is composed of the elements "an-, ana" signifying "pastoral," and the locative suffix "-da." Thus, the surname De anda signifies "one who lives in the pastoral region of Anda."

Early Origins of the De anda family

The surname De anda was first found in the Basque province of Alava, in the Valley of Quartango.

Early History of the De anda family

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De anda Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Anda, De Anda, deAnda, Andas and others.

Early Notables of the De anda family

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De anda Ranking

In the United States, the name De anda is the 6,044th most popular surname with an estimated 4,974 people with that name. 1


United States De anda migration to the United States +

Some of the first settlers of this family name were:

De anda Settlers in United States in the 20th Century
  • Manuel de Anda, aged 28, who immigrated to the United States from Paris, in 1903
  • Teresa Arroyo de Anda, aged 18, who settled in America from Paris, France, in 1912
  • Augustin Arroyo de Anda, aged 58, who settled in America from Paris, France, in 1912
  • Humberto de Anda, aged 26, who landed in America, in 1919

Contemporary Notables of the name De anda (post 1700) +

  • James DeAnda (1925-2006), American attorney and United States federal judge
  • Paula Dacia DeAnda (b. 1989), American pop singer-songwriter and actress
  • Simón de Anda y Salazar (1701-1776), Spanish Basque Governor of the Philippines (1770 to 1776)
  • Manuel de Anda (1875-1957), Spanish civil engineer
  • Rodolfo de Anda (1943-2010), Mexican actor
  • Alfonso "Poncho" de Anda (b. 1974), Mexican TV show host
  • José Francisco Gabriel de Anda (b. 1971), retired Mexican soccer player


  1. "What are the 5,000 Most Common Last Names in the U.S.?". NameCensus.com, https://namecensus.com/last-names/


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