Explore the Family Name Centeio
The meaning of Centeio
Portuguese: from centeio ‘rye’, applied as a metonymic occupational name or as a topographic name (see Centeno).
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Centeio in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Centeio has increased from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 62396 and had a count of 300. By 2010, its rank increased to 46902 with a count of 453, marking a significant growth of 51.0%. The proportion of individuals with this surname per 100k also rose by 36.36% during this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #62,396 | #46,902 | 24.83% |
| Count | 300 | 453 | 51% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.15 | 36.36% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Centeio
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Centeio also underwent notable changes between 2000 and 2010 according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. While there were no recorded instances of Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native affiliations, the number of people identifying as White almost doubled, rising from 15.00% to 30.24%. There was also a substantial increase in those identifying as Black, from 19.00% to 51.21%. However, the proportion of people claiming two or more races dropped dramatically by 87.80%, and the proportion of Hispanic identifiers saw a modest rise of 27.48%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 19% | 51.21% | 169.53% |
| White | 15% | 30.24% | 101.6% |
| Two or More Races | 59.67% | 7.28% | -87.8% |
| Hispanic | 4.33% | 5.52% | 27.48% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |