Explore the Family Name Maldonaldo
The meaning of Maldonaldo
Hispanic: altered form of Spanish and Portuguese Maldonado, influenced by the English personal name Donald.
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How common is the last name Maldonaldo in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Maldonaldo has seen a significant increase in popularity in the United States between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Maldonaldo ranked 72,022nd in popularity among all surnames, with a total of 252 individuals bearing it. By 2010, however, the surname had moved up to the 47,966th spot, representing a 33.4% increase in rank. The count of people with this last name also surged by 75%, from 252 in 2000 to 441 in 2010. Consequently, the proportion of Maldonaldo's per 100k people rose by approximately 66.67%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #72,022 | #47,966 | 33.4% |
| Count | 252 | 441 | 75% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.15 | 66.67% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Maldonaldo
Turning to ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the majority of individuals with the surname Maldonaldo identify as Hispanic. In 2000, about 92.06% of Maldonados identified as Hispanic, although this figure dropped slightly to 88.44% in 2010. Individuals identifying as White saw an increase from 3.57% in 2000 to 7.03% in 2010. However, the percentage of Maldonaldo's identifying as Black decreased notably by 25.69%, from 3.97% in 2000 to just 2.95% in 2010. There were no records of Maldonaldo's identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either 2000 or 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 92.06% | 88.44% | -3.93% |
| White | 3.57% | 7.03% | 96.92% |
| Black | 3.97% | 2.95% | -25.69% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |