Explore the Family Name Hernando
The meaning of Hernando
Spanish: from the personal name Hernando, modern variant of Fernando. Some characteristic forenames: Spanish Jose, Jorge, Mariano, Francisco Jose, Maximo, Abelardo, Alejandro, Ana, Anastacia, Benito, Bernardo, Carlos.
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How common is the last name Hernando in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Hernando has significantly increased from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Hernando ranked 39,176 in popularity but rose to 30,701 by 2010, marking a 21.63% increase. The actual count of people with this surname also grew during this period, rising from 529 to 759, a substantial 43.48% increase. Similarly, the proportion of individuals bearing the Hernando surname per 100,000 people also saw growth, increasing from 0.2 in 2000 to 0.26 in 2010, an approximate boost of 30%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #39,176 | #30,701 | 21.63% |
| Count | 529 | 759 | 43.48% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.2 | 0.26 | 30% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Hernando
On the other hand, the ethnic identity associated with the Hernando surname underwent some shifts between 2000 and 2010, according to Decennial U.S. Census data. Among those who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, the percentage dropped slightly from 39.51% to 35.70%. However, there was a remarkable rise in the proportion of individuals identifying with two or more races, which more than doubled from 2.46% to 5.01%. Individuals identifying as White remained relatively stable at around 7%, while those identifying as Hispanic experienced a slight increase from 49.91% to 51.38%. Interestingly, the surname began to appear within the Black community in 2010, whereas it had not been present in 2000. Data for American Indian and Alaskan Native was suppressed (S) for privacy reasons.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 49.91% | 51.38% | 2.95% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 39.51% | 35.7% | -9.64% |
| White | 7.18% | 7.11% | -0.97% |
| Two or More Races | 2.46% | 5.01% | 103.66% |
| Black | 0% | 0.79% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |