Explore the Family Name De Luna
The meaning of De Luna
Spanish: habitational name, formed with the preposition de ‘from’, for someone from a place called Luna (see Luna). Some characteristic forenames: Spanish Jose, Jesus, Juan, Manuel, Javier, Arturo, Pedro, Ramon, Raul, Ruben, Fernando, Luis.
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How common is the last name De Luna in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname De Luna in the United States has grown significantly from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was the 4270th most common surname, but by 2010, it had risen to the 3508th position, marking an improvement of 17.85%. This upward trend is reflected in the number of people bearing the name, which increased by a substantial 32.51% during the same period. In terms of proportion per 100,000 people, there were around 2.85 individuals named De Luna in 2000, and this figure increased to 3.45 in 2010, indicating a rise of 21.05%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #4,270 | #3,508 | 17.85% |
| Count | 7,684 | 10,182 | 32.51% |
| Proportion per 100k | 2.85 | 3.45 | 21.05% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name De Luna
As for ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the majority of individuals with the surname De Luna identify as Hispanic. In 2000, about 85.36% of De Lunas identified as such, and this figure slightly rose to 85.99% in 2010. There's also a minor presence of other ethnic identities among the De Lunas. The Asian/Pacific Islander group saw a slight increase in representation from 5.06% in 2000 to 5.68% in 2010. On the other hand, the proportion of those identifying as White decreased from 8.65% to 7.53% over the decade. Additionally, a small percentage identifies as Black, with a notable increase from 0.12% in 2000 to 0.18% in 2010, while the American Indian and Alaskan Native group saw a minor decrease from 0.31% to 0.29%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 85.36% | 85.99% | 0.74% |
| White | 8.65% | 7.53% | -12.95% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 5.06% | 5.68% | 12.25% |
| Two or More Races | 0.49% | 0.33% | -32.65% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.31% | 0.29% | -6.45% |
| Black | 0.12% | 0.18% | 50% |