Explore the Family Name Cendejas
The meaning of Cendejas
Spanish: habitational name from Cendejas de en Medio or Cendejas de la Torre, both in Guadalajara province. Compare Sendejas and Zendejas. Some characteristic forenames: Spanish Jose, Luis, Roberto, Salvador, Jesus, Jorge, Ramon, Alfonso, Arturo, Gerardo, Guillermo, Humberto.
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How common is the last name Cendejas in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Cendejas has grown in popularity over the last decade. In 2000, it was ranked 12,324th among surnames in the United States, but by 2010 it had risen to 9,590th place, a substantial increase of 22.18%. The count of those bearing this surname also saw significant growth during this period, from 2,314 in 2000 to 3,390 in 2010, reflecting a 46.5% increase. Consequently, the proportion of people with the surname Cendejas per 100k of the population increased by 33.72%, from 0.86 to 1.15.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #12,324 | #9,590 | 22.18% |
| Count | 2,314 | 3,390 | 46.5% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.86 | 1.15 | 33.72% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Cendejas
In terms of ethnic identity, the Cendejas surname is predominantly associated with the Hispanic community according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, 96.28% of individuals with this surname identified as Hispanic, and this percentage rose slightly to 97.14% in 2010. A small percentage identified as White – 3.11% in 2000, which dropped to 2.60% in 2010. There were no reported instances of the surname among Asian/Pacific Islanders or American Indians and Alaskan Natives during these years. Interestingly, while a small proportion (0.35%) identified with two or more races in 2000, this figure fell to zero by 2010. Similarly, there were no recorded Black individuals with this surname in 2000, but a slight emergence was observed by 2010 with 0.15% identifying as such.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 96.28% | 97.14% | 0.89% |
| White | 3.11% | 2.6% | -16.4% |
| Black | 0% | 0.15% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0.35% | 0% | -100% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |