Explore the Family Name Becerril
The meaning of Becerril
Spanish: habitational name from any of several places so named, for example Becerril in Segovia, Becerril de Campos in Palencia, and Becerril de la Sierra in Madrid. The placename means ‘cowshed’. Some characteristic forenames: Spanish Jose, Carlos, Jorge, Ramon, Adolfo, Arturo, Fernando, Luis, Mario, Enrique, Maria Elena, Miguel.
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How common is the last name Becerril in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Becerril has significantly increased in the United States between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Becerril was ranked as the 12,122nd most common surname, but by 2010 it had risen to 8,491st place, marking a 29.95% change. The number of individuals carrying this surname also saw substantial growth during this period, increasing from 2,360 in 2000 to 3,881 in 2010, a rise of 64.45%. Consequently, the proportion of people with the Becerril surname per 100,000 residents grew by 51.72%, from 0.87 to 1.32.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #12,122 | #8,491 | 29.95% |
| Count | 2,360 | 3,881 | 64.45% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.87 | 1.32 | 51.72% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Becerril
When looking at the ethnic identity associated with the surname Becerril, based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the vast majority identify as Hispanic. This group represented 95.17% of all Becerrils in 2000 and slightly increased to 95.80% in 2010. The second largest group, those who identify as White, decreased from 3.73% in 2000 to 3.48% in 2010. The percentage of Becerrils identifying as Black also decreased, going from 0.59% in 2000 to 0.31% in 2010. There were no significant changes for those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native. However, the percentage of Becerrils identifying with two or more races was suppressed in 2010 for privacy reasons.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 95.17% | 95.8% | 0.66% |
| White | 3.73% | 3.48% | -6.7% |
| Black | 0.59% | 0.31% | -47.46% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.18% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0.34% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |