Explore the Family Name Barrozo
The meaning of Barrozo
Galician and Portuguese: variant of Barroso.
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How common is the last name Barrozo in the United States?
The popularity of the surname "Barrozo" has seen a minor decline according to data from the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, Barrozo was ranked at 53,782 while in 2010 it dropped slightly to 57,781, marking a 7.44% decrease. The number of people with this surname also decreased from 360 in 2000 to 352 in 2010, seeing a small 2.22% reduction. The proportion of people named Barrozo per 100,000 people fell by 7.69%, from 0.13 in 2000 to 0.12 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #53,782 | #57,781 | -7.44% |
| Count | 360 | 352 | -2.22% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.13 | 0.12 | -7.69% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Barrozo
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census reveals that the Barrozo surname is predominantly Hispanic, making up 55.97% of those with the name in 2010, up slightly from 55.83% in 2000. There was an increase in those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander from 26.67% in 2000 to 28.13% in 2010. However, there was a significant decrease in individuals identifying as two or more races, from 3.61% in 2000 to 1.99% in 2010. Those identifying as White dropped from 13.06% to 12.22% during the same period. The surname saw a new appearance in the Black community at 1.70% in 2010, and no change among the American Indian and Alaskan Native communities.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 55.83% | 55.97% | 0.25% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 26.67% | 28.13% | 5.47% |
| White | 13.06% | 12.22% | -6.43% |
| Two or More Races | 3.61% | 1.99% | -44.88% |
| Black | 0% | 1.7% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |