Explore the Family Name Loureiro
The meaning of Loureiro
Portuguese and Galician: topographic name for someone who lived by a conspicuous laurel tree, loureiro (from Latin laurus). Some characteristic forenames: Spanish Manuel, Jose, Julio, Orlando, Agustin, Esteban, Gustavo, Jesus, Jorge, Luciana, Luiz, Raul. Portuguese Duarte, Ilidio, Joao, Joaquim, Paulo.
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How common is the last name Loureiro in the United States?
According to the data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Loureiro has seen a rise in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the surname ranked 29,099th in terms of popularity, but by 2010, it had climbed to the 24,466th spot, representing a change of almost 16%. The count of people with this surname also increased by 33.38% during this period, from 767 in 2000 to 1,023 in 2010. This was reflected in an increase in the proportion of the surname per 100,000 people, which rose by 25%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #29,099 | #24,466 | 15.92% |
| Count | 767 | 1,023 | 33.38% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.28 | 0.35 | 25% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Loureiro
In terms of ethnicity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals that the majority of individuals with the surname Loureiro identified as White in both 2000 and 2010, although there was a slight decrease of 2.49% over this period. The second largest ethnic identity group was Hispanic, which saw an increase of 7.72% from 21.51% in 2000 to 23.17% in 2010. Notably, the percentage of those identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native saw a significant increase of 50.43%, albeit from a small base. Meanwhile, the percentage identifying with two or more races decreased by 37.38%, and there were no recorded instances of individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or Black.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 73.79% | 71.95% | -2.49% |
| Hispanic | 21.51% | 23.17% | 7.72% |
| Two or More Races | 3.13% | 1.96% | -37.38% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 1.17% | 1.76% | 50.43% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |