Explore the Family Name Membreno

The meaning of Membreno

Hispanic (mainly Nicaragua; Membreño): possibly a habitational name for someone from a place called Mimbre in Málaga, Spain. Some characteristic forenames: Spanish Jose, Luis, Mario, Carlos, Francisco, Juan, Manuel, Mauricio, Miguel, Adela, Agustin, Alberto.

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How common is the last name Membreno in the United States?

Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Membreno has gained popularity in the United States between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 16,494th in terms of commonality but rose substantially to 10,977th by 2010, reflecting a growth rate of 33.45%. The total count of individuals with this surname also increased from 1,604 in 2000 to 2,898 in 2010, marking an impressive 80.67% increase. The proportion of individuals with the Membreno surname per 100,000 people also rose from 0.59 in 2000 to 0.98 in 2010, showing a 66.1% increase.

20002010Change
Rank#16,494#10,97733.45%
Count1,6042,89880.67%
Proportion per 100k0.590.9866.1%

Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Membreno

On the subject of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that there were notable shifts in the ethnic identity associated with the Membreno surname between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, a staggering 94.76% of individuals identified as Hispanic, which marginally increased to 95.27% by 2010. Meanwhile, the percentage of individuals identifying as White saw a modest rise from 3.55% in 2000 to 3.93% in 2010. In contrast, the percentage of individuals identifying as Black decreased from 0.62% in 2000 to 0.35% in 2010. Interestingly, a new ethnic identity emerged in 2010, with 0.24% of individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, while the proportion of those identifying with two or more races dropped to zero. The percentages for American Indian and Alaskan Native remained stagnant at zero for both years.

20002010Change
Hispanic94.76%95.27%0.54%
White3.55%3.93%10.7%
Black0.62%0.35%-43.55%
Asian/Pacific Islander0%0.24%0%
Two or More Races0.62%0%0%
American Indian and Alaskan Native0%0%0%