Explore the Family Name Albornoz
The meaning of Albornoz
Spanish: 1. nickname from Arabic al-burnus ‘burnous’ (a kind of cloak traditionally worn by Arabs) or from the Spanish derivative of this word, albornoz ‘bathrobe, dressing gown’. 2. habitational name from Albornoz (Tenerife).
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How common is the last name Albornoz in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Albornoz has increased significantly in the United States between 2000 and 2010. The rank of the surname improved from 44,997 in 2000 to 32,123 in 2010, a change of around 28.61%. The count of individuals with this surname also grew by 59.91% during the same period, increasing from 449 to 718. This growth is reflected in the proportion per 100,000 people as well, which rose by 41.18%, from 0.17 to 0.24.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #44,997 | #32,123 | 28.61% |
| Count | 449 | 718 | 59.91% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.17 | 0.24 | 41.18% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Albornoz
In terms of ethnicity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows that the largest group of people with the Albornoz surname identified as Hispanic. In 2000, this group made up 82.63% of all individuals with this surname, and their representation increased to 87.19% by 2010. The second largest ethnic group was White, making up 11.80% in 2000 but reducing to 7.66% by 2010. The percentage of people identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander saw a slight decrease from 4.45% in 2000 to 4.32% in 2010. No significant changes were noted for those identifying as two or more races, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 82.63% | 87.19% | 5.52% |
| White | 11.8% | 7.66% | -35.08% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 4.45% | 4.32% | -2.92% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |