Explore the Family Name Mejorada
The meaning of Mejorada
Spanish: from the feminine form of Mejorado.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Mejorada in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Mejorada has seen a significant increase in popularity from 2000 to 2010. The rank of this surname went from 86,992 in 2000 to 58,876 in 2010, a change of 32.32%. Similarly, the count of individuals with this surname rose by 72.86%, from 199 in 2000 to 344 in 2010. The proportion of this surname per 100,000 people in the population also saw a substantial rise, growing by 71.43% over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #86,992 | #58,876 | 32.32% |
| Count | 199 | 344 | 72.86% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.07 | 0.12 | 71.43% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Mejorada
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Mejorada has also experienced some shifts between 2000 and 2010, as indicated by the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, the majority of people with the surname Mejorada identified themselves as Hispanic at 70.35%, which increased slightly to 72.38% in 2010. The number of people identifying as Asian or Pacific Islander decreased by 10.28%, falling from 24.62% in 2000 to 22.09% in 2010. There was a noticeable decline in those identifying as White, decreasing by 58.81% from 3.52% in 2000 to 1.45% in 2010. The category of "Two or more races" made an appearance in 2010, accounting for 3.49% of the Mejorada surname holders. There were no recorded changes in those identifying as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 70.35% | 72.38% | 2.89% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 24.62% | 22.09% | -10.28% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 3.49% | 0% |
| White | 3.52% | 1.45% | -58.81% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |