Explore the Family Name Barrionuevo

The meaning of Barrionuevo

Spanish (mainly Andalusia): habitational name from any of several places called Barrionuevo, from barrio (see Barrios) and nuevo ‘new’.

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

According to data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Barrionuevo has seen an increase in popularity over a decade. In 2000, it was ranked 67,522 in terms of frequency but by 2010, it had jumped to 44,653, marking a notable increase of 33.87%. The count of individuals with this last name also grew significantly, from 273 in 2000 to 481 in 2010, which is an impressive 76.19% rise. This means that the proportion of Barrionuevos per 100,000 people rose by 60% during this period.

20002010Change
Rank#67,522#44,65333.87%
Count27348176.19%
Proportion per 100k0.10.1660%

Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Barrionuevo

The ethnicity of people bearing the Barrionuevo surname, as detailed in the Decennial U.S. Census, shows a high concentration within the Hispanic community. In 2000, around 85.71% of Barrionuevos were identified as Hispanic, and this proportion grew to 90.64% by 2010, showing a modest increase of 5.75%. Over the same decade, the percentage of Barrionuevos identifying as white saw a decrease from 14.29% to 8.32%, a 41.78% drop. No Barrionuevos identified themselves as Asian/Pacific Islander, of two or more races, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.

20002010Change
Hispanic85.71%90.64%5.75%
White14.29%8.32%-41.78%
Asian/Pacific Islander0%0%0%
Two or More Races0%0%0%
Black0%0%0%
American Indian and Alaskan Native0%0%0%