Explore the Family Name Enamorado
The meaning of Enamorado
Spanish: nickname from enamorado ‘in love, lover’.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Enamorado in the United States?
The surname Enamorado saw a rise in popularity between the years 2000 and 2010, according to data from the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, it was the 24,432nd most common surname, with around 960 individuals bearing this name, or about 0.36 per 100,000 population. By 2010, its rank had risen to 16,933, an increase of over 30%. The count increased significantly as well, by 75% to 1,680 individuals, or 0.57 per 100,000 population.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #24,432 | #16,933 | 30.69% |
| Count | 960 | 1,680 | 75% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.36 | 0.57 | 58.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Enamorado
As for the ethnic identity linked to the surname Enamorado, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the vast majority of bearers identify as Hispanic. This group comprised 94.06% of all Enamorados in 2000 and grew slightly to 95.95% by 2010. Additionally, there was some representation within the White category, making up 4.58% of Enamorados in 2000, but dropped to 2.80% in 2010. Small percentages were also recorded in the Two or more races category for 2000 (0.83%), and in the Black category (0.54%) and American Indian and Alaskan Native category (0.36%) for 2010. There was no data available for the Asian/Pacific Islander category in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 94.06% | 95.95% | 2.01% |
| White | 4.58% | 2.8% | -38.86% |
| Black | 0% | 0.54% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0.36% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0.83% | 0% | 0% |