Explore the Family Name Alderete

The meaning of Alderete

Galician and Portuguese: habitational name from any of the places in Galicia (Spain) and Portugal called Alderete, probably from a Gothic personal name. Some characteristic forenames: Spanish Jose, Manuel, Angel, Carlos, Luis, Adolfo, Armando, Lupe, Raul, Alfonso, Alfredo, Juanita.

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How common is the last name Alderete in the United States?

Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Alderete has seen an increase in popularity between the years 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Alderete was ranked 9279th most common surname, but by 2010, it had risen to the 8464th spot, reflecting an 8.78% change in rank. The total count of individuals bearing this surname also grew from 3229 to 3903 during this period, marking a significant increase of 20.87%. Consequently, the proportion of people with this surname per 100,000 increased by 10% over the decade.

20002010Change
Rank#9,279#8,4648.78%
Count3,2293,90320.87%
Proportion per 100k1.21.3210%

Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Alderete

Regarding the ethnic identity associated with the surname Alderete, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows a primarily Hispanic representation. In 2000, 90% of individuals with this surname identified as Hispanic, and this figure rose slightly to 90.83% in 2010. The proportion identifying as White decreased from 8.73% to 7.79%, while those identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native increased from 0.37% to 0.51%. There was no significant representation from the Asian/Pacific Islander group in 2000, but by 2010, 0.38% of individuals with the surname identified as such. Similarly, there were no individuals identifying as Black in 2000, but there was a small representation (0.18%) in 2010. Individuals identifying with two or more races decreased from 0.46% to 0.31% during the decade.

20002010Change
Hispanic90%90.83%0.92%
White8.73%7.79%-10.77%
American Indian and Alaskan Native0.37%0.51%37.84%
Asian/Pacific Islander0%0.38%0%
Two or More Races0.46%0.31%-32.61%
Black0%0.18%0%