Explore the Family Name Liera
The meaning of Liera
Hispanic (Mexico): possibly of Italian origin, unexplained. This surname is very rare in Italy.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Liera in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Liera has seen a notable increase in its popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 38,198th most popular surname, but by 2010 it had risen to the 31,251st spot; this represents an upward change of 18.19%. Similarly, the count of individuals bearing the name also increased by 36.15%, from 545 people in 2000 to 742 in 2010. The proportion of people with the surname Liera per 100,000 also saw a 25% increment.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #38,198 | #31,251 | 18.19% |
| Count | 545 | 742 | 36.15% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.2 | 0.25 | 25% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Liera
Regarding ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that a majority of individuals with the surname Liera are of Hispanic ethnicity. The percentage of Hispanics with this surname rose slightly from 92.66% in 2000 to 94.47% in 2010. On the other hand, the percentage of White individuals bearing this surname decreased significantly by 38.49%, from 5.69% in 2000 to 3.50% in 2010. There was also a minor decrease in the American Indian and Alaskan Native population with this surname, dropping from 1.28% to 1.08%. The census did not register any individuals of Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or mixed-race ethnicity carrying the Liera surname during these years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 92.66% | 94.47% | 1.95% |
| White | 5.69% | 3.5% | -38.49% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 1.28% | 1.08% | -15.62% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |