Explore the Family Name Cortinas
The meaning of Cortinas
1. Spanish: plural form of Cortina. This is also a Castilianized form of the Asturian-Leonese cognate Cortines. 2. Galician (Cortiñas): habitational name from any of numerous places called Cortiñas. Some characteristic forenames: Spanish Jose, Manuel, Ramon, Mario, Ricardo, Enrique, Jesus, Reynaldo, Carlos, Javier, Juan, Domingo.
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How common is the last name Cortinas in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Cortinas has increased in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Cortinas was ranked around 11,000th most common in the United States, while by 2010 it moved up to approximately 10,006th place — a rise of about 9.04%. The number of people with this surname also grew during the same period. In 2000, there were 2,652 individuals identified as Cortinas whereas in 2010, that number increased by 21.49% to 3,222 individuals. Consequently, the proportion of Cortinas per 100k people also increased by 11.22%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #11,000 | #10,006 | 9.04% |
| Count | 2,652 | 3,222 | 21.49% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.98 | 1.09 | 11.22% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Cortinas
When it comes to the ethnic identity associated with the Cortinas surname, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals some shifts between 2000 and 2010. Hispanic ethnicity remains overwhelmingly predominant among individuals named Cortinas, accounting for 91.14% in 2000 and slightly decreased to 91.06% in 2010. Those identifying as White saw a small increase from 7.81% to 7.95%. However, there was a significant jump in the percentage of those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, from 0.26% to 0.47%. For the first time in 2010, individuals identifying as Two or more races and American Indian and Alaskan Native appeared, making up 0.16% each. Meanwhile, the percentage of Black individuals with this surname decreased from 0.41% to 0.22%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 91.14% | 91.06% | -0.09% |
| White | 7.81% | 7.95% | 1.79% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.26% | 0.47% | 80.77% |
| Black | 0.41% | 0.22% | -46.34% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0.16% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0.16% | 0% |