Explore the Family Name Medero
The meaning of Medero
Spanish (mainly Huelva): Castilianized form of Portuguese Medeiro or Medeiros. Some characteristic forenames: Spanish Jose, Jesus, Juan, Angel, Adela, Alejandro, Ana Elizabeth, Dulce, Enrique, Felicita, Francisco, Guillermo.
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How common is the last name Medero in the United States?
Based on Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Medero has been steadily increasing in recent years. In 2000, it was ranked 29,142nd most popular, but by 2010, it had climbed to 24,762nd, a significant increase of 15.03%. The number of people bearing this surname also grew from 766 to 1,006 during the same period, marking a substantial rise of 31.33%. Proportionally, for every 100k people, the incidence of this surname rose from 0.28 in 2000 to 0.34 in 2010, indicating a gain of 21.43%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #29,142 | #24,762 | 15.03% |
| Count | 766 | 1,006 | 31.33% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.28 | 0.34 | 21.43% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Medero
Regarding ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data indicates that the surname Medero is predominantly associated with individuals of Hispanic ethnicity. In 2000, 90.86% of the individuals with this surname identified as Hispanic, and this figure remained almost stable at 90.76% in 2010. A marginal decrease of -0.11% was observed over the decade. The percentage of individuals identifying as White dropped from 8.22% in 2000 to 7.75% in 2010, reflecting a -5.72% change. Interestingly, while there were no individuals identifying as Black or belonging to two or more races in 2000, by 2010, 1.19% of the individuals with the surname Medero identified as Black. No changes were reported for Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnic identities.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 90.86% | 90.76% | -0.11% |
| White | 8.22% | 7.75% | -5.72% |
| Black | 0% | 1.19% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |