Explore the Family Name Jimeno
The meaning of Jimeno
Spanish: from the medieval personal name Jimeno, ultimately from the Basque name Semen or Xemen, apparently derived from seme ‘son’.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Jimeno in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Jimeno has seen a rise in popularity between 2000 and 2010. Its rank increased from 50,055th to 45,189th, marking an improvement of 9.72%. The count also went up by 20.61%, from 393 instances in 2000 to 474 in 2010. Similarly, the proportion per 100,000 people grew by 6.67%, from 0.15 in 2000 to 0.16 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #50,055 | #45,189 | 9.72% |
| Count | 393 | 474 | 20.61% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.15 | 0.16 | 6.67% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Jimeno
Regarding the ethnic identity associated with the Jimeno surname, significant changes were observed between 2000 and 2010 according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. The most prevalent ethnicity was Hispanic, but it decreased by 6.82% (from 61.58% to 57.38%). The Asian/Pacific Islander category saw a rise from 23.92% to 28.27% (an increase of 18.19%), while the percentage of those identifying as two or more races also increased substantially by 38.36% (from 3.05% to 4.22%). On the other hand, the White category fell by 17.14% (from 11.2% to 9.28%). The Black, American Indian, and Alaskan Native categories remained at 0 throughout both census years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 61.58% | 57.38% | -6.82% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 23.92% | 28.27% | 18.19% |
| White | 11.2% | 9.28% | -17.14% |
| Two or More Races | 3.05% | 4.22% | 38.36% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |