Explore the Family Name Herrero
The meaning of Herrero
Spanish: occupational name for a blacksmith, from an agent derivative of hierro ‘iron’ (from Latin ferrum). Some characteristic forenames: Spanish Luis, Jose, Carlos, Eduardo, Juan, Manuel, Angel, Blanca, Emilio, Gustavo, Hermilo, Ignacio.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Herrero in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Herrero has seen a decrease in popularity over the past decade, slipping from rank 21124 in 2000 to 23300 in 2010, reflecting a change of -10.3%. The count of individuals with this surname also declined by 5.61%, dropping from 1158 in 2000 to 1093 in 2010. Furthermore, the proportion of people named Herrero per 100k decreased by 13.95% from 0.43 in 2000 to 0.37 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #21,124 | #23,300 | -10.3% |
| Count | 1,158 | 1,093 | -5.61% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.43 | 0.37 | -13.95% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Herrero
From an ethnic identity perspective, the census data shows some changes in the distribution of Herrero surname bearers between 2000 and 2010. The percentage of individuals identifying as Hispanic increased notably by 8.34%, rising from 68.83% to 74.57%. Meanwhile, those identifying as White saw a significant decrease from 21.85% to 16.10%, representing a change of -26.32%. Individuals with Asian/Pacific Islander ethnicity experienced a slight increase from 7.94% to 8.05%. Those identifying with two or more races increased moderately from 1.04% to 1.10%. There were no individuals with the surname Herrero who identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native during these years, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 68.83% | 74.57% | 8.34% |
| White | 21.85% | 16.1% | -26.32% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 7.94% | 8.05% | 1.39% |
| Two or More Races | 1.04% | 1.1% | 5.77% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |