Explore the Family Name Huertero
The meaning of Huertero
Hispanic (Mexico): occupational name for a man who works in a vegetable garden, American Spanish huertero.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Huertero in the United States?
The surname Huertero, as per the Decennial U.S. Census data, rose in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 75,938th in terms of prevalence, but by 2010 it had climbed to 61,297th — an increase of over 19%. The actual count of individuals with this surname also saw a significant rise, from 236 in 2000 to 328 in 2010, marking a nearly 39% gain. The proportion of people bearing the surname Huertero per 100,000 also increased by 22.22% during this ten year period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #75,938 | #61,297 | 19.28% |
| Count | 236 | 328 | 38.98% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.11 | 22.22% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Huertero
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the surname Huertero is predominantly associated with Hispanic ethnic identity. There has been a slight decrease in this association from 99.58% in 2000 to 99.39% in 2010, however, the surname remains overwhelmingly Hispanic. No associations were found with Asian/Pacific Islander, White, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnicities in either 2000 or 2010. The data for individuals identifying as two or more races was suppressed (S), ensuring that no specific individuals could be identified.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 99.58% | 99.39% | -0.19% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| White | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |