Explore the Family Name Ampuero
The meaning of Ampuero
Spanish: habitational name from the town of Ampuero (Cantabria).
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Ampuero in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Ampuero has seen significant growth between 2000 and 2010. Its rank improved from 69,636th to 57,234th, marking a change of 17.81%. In terms of raw count, the number of people with the surname Ampuero increased from 263 in 2000 to 356 in 2010, a rise of 35.36%. Consequently, the proportion per 100,000 also saw an increase from 0.1 to 0.12, reflecting a 20% growth.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #69,636 | #57,234 | 17.81% |
| Count | 263 | 356 | 35.36% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.12 | 20% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Ampuero
Turning to ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data depicts that the majority of individuals with the surname Ampuero identified as Hispanic. Between 2000 and 2010, there was a slight increase in this demographic, from 88.97% to 90.17%. The percentage identifying as White also saw a modest increase, from 9.51% to 9.55%. The percentages for Asian/Pacific Islander, two or more races, Black, and American Indian/Alaskan Native remained constant at zero over these years, indicating that these ethnic identities were not significantly associated with the surname Ampuero.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 88.97% | 90.17% | 1.35% |
| White | 9.51% | 9.55% | 0.42% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |