Explore the Family Name Llanas
The meaning of Llanas
1. Asturian-Leonese: habitational name from a place called Llanas (or also Llanes) in Asturias (see Llanes). 2. Spanish: topographic name for someone who lived on a plain or plateau, from the plural of llana ‘plain, flat ground’ (from Latin planum). 3. Catalan: Castilianized form of Llanes. Some characteristic forenames: Spanish Jose, Ramon, Armando, Alberto, Eluterio, Enrique, Juan, Julio, Reynaldo, Alba, Amador, Andres.
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How common is the last name Llanas in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Llanas has seen significant growth in recent years. In 2000, it was ranked 19,852 in popularity, with a count of 1,253 individuals bearing this surname. The proportion per 100,000 people was 0.46. By 2010, the popularity rank had risen to 15,178, an increase of 23.54%. The absolute count rose to 1,941, marking a substantial rise of 54.91%. The proportion per 100,000 also increased by 43.48% to 0.66.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #19,852 | #15,178 | 23.54% |
| Count | 1,253 | 1,941 | 54.91% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.46 | 0.66 | 43.48% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Llanas
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Llanas primarily leans towards Hispanic, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, 92.18% of those with the Llanas surname identified as Hispanic, which slightly grew to 93.25% by 2010. The White ethnicity representation fell from 6.86% in 2000 to 6.13% in 2010, marking a decrease of 10.64%. There were no reports of Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnicities for this surname. The category of Two or more races was noted in 2000 but subsequently suppressed in 2010 for privacy reasons.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 92.18% | 93.25% | 1.16% |
| White | 6.86% | 6.13% | -10.64% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0.4% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |