Explore the Family Name Guerrera
The meaning of Guerrera
Italian: from the feminine form of Guerrero. Some characteristic forenames: Italian Angelo, Salvatore, Antonio, Mario, Nicola, Domenic, Donato, Pasquale, Rocco, Sal, Enrico, Fortunato, Vittorio, Alberto, Alessandro, Emilio, Eufemia, Imelda, Juan, Mauricio, Rodolfo, Rosario.
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How common is the last name Guerrera in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Guerrera has seen a rise in popularity between 2000 and 2010. The rank of the Guerrera surname rose from 15,473 in 2000 to 15,370 in 2010, showing an increase of 0.67%. Additionally, the count or number of people with this surname also increased, from 1,737 in 2000 to 1,908 in 2010, indicating a growth of 9.84%. When looking at the proportion per 100k, there was a small increase of 1.56% from 0.64 to 0.65.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #15,473 | #15,370 | 0.67% |
| Count | 1,737 | 1,908 | 9.84% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.64 | 0.65 | 1.56% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Guerrera
As for the ethnicity distribution of the Guerrera surname, the Decennial U.S. Census reveals some shifts between 2000 and 2010. While those identifying as White remained the majority, their share dropped by 7.35% from 81.23% to 75.26%. In contrast, people identifying as Hispanic with the Guerrera surname increased by 38.98%, from 16.52% to 22.96%. The data also show that a small proportion of Guerreras identified as having two or more ethnic identities, though this decreased by 29.92% over the decade. Meanwhile, individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander entered the record in 2010 with 0.58%, whereas Black identifiers dropped to zero. There were no records of Guerreras identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 81.23% | 75.26% | -7.35% |
| Hispanic | 16.52% | 22.96% | 38.98% |
| Two or More Races | 1.27% | 0.89% | -29.92% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.58% | 0% |
| Black | 0.52% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |