Explore the Family Name Centers
The meaning of Centers
Variant of Center.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Centers in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname "Centers" saw a minor decrease between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was the 13,194th most popular surname; however, by 2010, it had dropped slightly to the 13,887th rank, marking a 5.25% change. The count of individuals with this surname increased from 2,123 in 2000 to 2,174 in 2010, a growth of 2.4%. The proportion per 100,000 people also fell by 6.33%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #13,194 | #13,887 | -5.25% |
| Count | 2,123 | 2,174 | 2.4% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.79 | 0.74 | -6.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Centers
In terms of ethnicity, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the majority of individuals with the surname "Centers" identified as White, which accounted for 92.56% in 2000 and 92.36% in 2010, showing a negligible change of -0.22%. Those identifying as Black made up 4.52% in 2000 and slightly decreased to 4.19% in 2010. The percentage identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native also dropped by 33.33% and 28.07% respectively during the same period. However, those identifying as Hispanic saw a significant increase of 193.94%, though they still made up less than 1% of all Centers in 2010. The group identifying with two or more races grew modestly, from 1.60% in 2000 to 1.79% in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 92.56% | 92.36% | -0.22% |
| Black | 4.52% | 4.19% | -7.3% |
| Two or More Races | 1.6% | 1.79% | 11.87% |
| Hispanic | 0.33% | 0.97% | 193.94% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.57% | 0.41% | -28.07% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.42% | 0.28% | -33.33% |