Explore the Family Name Justiniano
The meaning of Justiniano
Spanish and Portuguese: from a personal name, Justiniano, from Latin Justinianus, a derivative of Justinus (see Justin 2). Some characteristic forenames: Spanish Jose, Luis, Adalberto, Emilio, Juan, Manuel, Miguel, Pablo, Ramon, Ricardo, Roberto, Rogelio.
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How common is the last name Justiniano in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Justiniano has seen a notable increase in popularity in the United States between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Justiniano was ranked as the 14,813th most popular surname. However, by 2010, it had risen to the 12,496th spot, indicating a positive change of 15.64%. The number of people carrying the Justiniano surname also increased during this period, with the count growing from 1,837 in 2000 to 2,481 in 2010, a surge of 35.06%. Consequently, the proportion of individuals with the Justiniano surname per 100,000 people also rose by 23.53% over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #14,813 | #12,496 | 15.64% |
| Count | 1,837 | 2,481 | 35.06% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.68 | 0.84 | 23.53% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Justiniano
On the subject of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority of people with the Justiniano surname identified as Hispanic in both 2000 and 2010, although there was a slight decrease from 82.69% to 81.38% over the decade. The next highest percentage was those who identified as White, which saw an increase from 8.71% in 2000 to 9.43% in 2010. Meanwhile, percentages for Asian/Pacific Islander rose from 5.55% to 6.69%. The census revealed a small decline in those identifying as Black, from 2.12% to 2.10%, while there were no changes for American Indian and Alaskan Native, or those identifying as two or more races (which only appeared in the 2010 census at 0.40%).
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 82.69% | 81.38% | -1.58% |
| White | 8.71% | 9.43% | 8.27% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 5.55% | 6.69% | 20.54% |
| Black | 2.12% | 2.1% | -0.94% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0.4% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |