Explore the Family Name Corralejo
The meaning of Corralejo
Spanish: diminutive of Corral, a habitational name, from any of the places so called in the provinces of Burgos and Toledo.
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How common is the last name Corralejo in the United States?
According to data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Corralejo in the United States has increased between 2000 and 2010. In terms of rank, it moved up from 43,629th place in 2000 to 40,610th in 2010, a change of 6.92%. The number of individuals with this surname also grew by 15.45%, from 466 in 2000 to 538 in 2010. Consequently, the proportion of individuals with the surname Corralejo per 100,000 population also rose by 5.88% during this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #43,629 | #40,610 | 6.92% |
| Count | 466 | 538 | 15.45% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.17 | 0.18 | 5.88% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Corralejo
In terms of ethnic identity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows that the majority of individuals with the surname Corralejo identify as Hispanic. This group represented 90.34% in 2000 and increased slightly to 91.08% by 2010. There was a small percentage (7.73% in 2000, decreasing to 6.88% in 2010) who identified as White, while those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander dropped from 1.07% in 2000 to none by 2010. There were no individuals who identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year. No individuals reported having two or more races.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 90.34% | 91.08% | 0.82% |
| White | 7.73% | 6.88% | -11% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.07% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |