Explore the Family Name Bobadilla
The meaning of Bobadilla
Spanish: habitational name from any of various places, as for example Bobadilla in La Rioja province or Bobadilla del Campo in Valladolid. Some characteristic forenames: Spanish Jose, Juan, Armando, Miguel, Ramon, Angel, Jesus, Lupe, Manolito, Pedro, Raul, Amado.
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How common is the last name Bobadilla in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname "Bobadilla" has increased in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 9,413th in terms of the most common surnames in the United States, but by 2010, it had climbed to a rank of 7,303, implying an increase in prevalence by 22.42%. The actual count of people with this surname increased from 3,170 in 2000 to 4,566 in 2010, showing a growth rate of 44.04%. The proportion of individuals named Bobadilla per 100,000 residents also rose during this period, from 1.18 to 1.55, marking a considerable increase of 31.36%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #9,413 | #7,303 | 22.42% |
| Count | 3,170 | 4,566 | 44.04% |
| Proportion per 100k | 1.18 | 1.55 | 31.36% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Bobadilla
The ethnicity distribution for the surname "Bobadilla" reveals some interesting trends over the same decade, according to the Decennial U.S. Census. The majority of those bearing the surname identified as Hispanic, with this group increasing slightly from 89.34% in 2000 to 90.39% in 2010. The representation of White individuals with this surname also saw a small increase, from 3.85% to 3.90%. However, there was a decrease in the percentage of Asian/Pacific Islanders and those identifying as two or more races. The former group decreased from 5.84% to 4.66%, while the latter dropped from 0.82% to 0.64%. There were no recorded instances of individuals with this surname identifying as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 89.34% | 90.39% | 1.18% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 5.84% | 4.66% | -20.21% |
| White | 3.85% | 3.9% | 1.3% |
| Two or More Races | 0.82% | 0.64% | -21.95% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |