Explore the Family Name Acierto
The meaning of Acierto
Hispanic (Philippines): nickname from Spanish acierto ‘deftness, manual dexterity’.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Acierto in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Acierto has seen a notable increase between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 67,725th in popularity but jumped to 56,310th in 2010, marking an upward shift of 16.85%. The count of individuals with this surname also increased from 272 people in 2000 to 363 in 2010, a substantial rise of 33.46%. The proportion per 100,000 people also saw an increase from 0.1 to 0.12, indicating a growth rate of 20%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #67,725 | #56,310 | 16.85% |
| Count | 272 | 363 | 33.46% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.12 | 20% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Acierto
In terms of ethnic identity, data from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals that the majority of people with the Acierto surname identify as Asian/Pacific Islander. However, there was a slight decrease in this group from 80.51% in 2000 to 79.06% in 2010. People of two or more races showed a growth of 15.06%, increasing their representation from 5.51% to 6.34%. Individuals identifying as White also saw a minor increase from 9.93% to 10.19%, while those identifying as Hispanic experienced a rise from 3.31% to 3.86%. No changes were observed among those identifying as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 80.51% | 79.06% | -1.8% |
| White | 9.93% | 10.19% | 2.62% |
| Two or More Races | 5.51% | 6.34% | 15.06% |
| Hispanic | 3.31% | 3.86% | 16.62% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |