Explore the Family Name Almeyda
The meaning of Almeyda
Spanish and Portuguese: variant of Almeida.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Almeyda in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Almeyda has seen a rise in its popularity over the years. In 2000, it was ranked as the 42,529th most common surname in the United States, but by 2010, it had climbed to the 39,052nd spot, marking an increase of 8.18%. In terms of actual numbers, there were 480 individuals with this surname recorded in 2000, which increased to 564 by 2010 – a growth of 17.5%. The proportion of people named Almeyda per 100,000 also rose from 0.18 to 0.19 during this decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #42,529 | #39,052 | 8.18% |
| Count | 480 | 564 | 17.5% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.18 | 0.19 | 5.56% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Almeyda
When looking at the ethnic identity associated with the Almeyda surname, we observe some shifts between 2000 and 2010 based on the Decennial U.S. Census data. The largest group identifying with this surname is of Hispanic ethnicity, increasing slightly from 86.04% in 2000 to 87.23% in 2010. Those identifying as White decreased from 11.04% in 2000 to 7.80% in 2010. There was significant growth within the Asian/Pacific Islander category, where representation increased from 2.29% in 2000 to 3.37% in 2010. While there were no individuals recorded as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in 2000, by 2010, a small percentage (1.06%) identified as Black. The proportion identifying as Two or more races or American Indian and Alaskan Native remained unchanged at zero.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 86.04% | 87.23% | 1.38% |
| White | 11.04% | 7.8% | -29.35% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 2.29% | 3.37% | 47.16% |
| Black | 0% | 1.06% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |