Explore the Family Name Jalomo
The meaning of Jalomo
Hispanic (mainly Mexico): probably a nickname derived from Hebrew shalom ‘peace’. Some characteristic forenames: Spanish Juan, Armando, Anselmo, Elpidio, Gilberto, Jose, Julio, Lupe, Santos, Armandina, Belia, Casimiro.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Jalomo in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Jalomo has grown in popularity between the years 2000 and 2010. Ranked at 32,267 in 2000, it climbed to a rank of 26,451 in 2010, marking an increase of 18.02%. The count of individuals with this surname also saw a significant rise from 673 to 923 during the same period, representing a 37.15% change. The proportion of people named Jalomo per 100,000 also increased by 24%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #32,267 | #26,451 | 18.02% |
| Count | 673 | 923 | 37.15% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.25 | 0.31 | 24% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Jalomo
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority of people with the Jalomo surname identify as Hispanic. In 2000, 96.14% claimed Hispanic ethnicity which slightly decreased to 93.17% in 2010. There was a marked increase in those identifying as White, with only 3.27% in 2000 growing to 6.18% in 2010. This represents an impressive 88.99% change. However, there were no reported Jalomos who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native for both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 96.14% | 93.17% | -3.09% |
| White | 3.27% | 6.18% | 88.99% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |