Explore the Family Name Molano
The meaning of Molano
Spanish: cognate of Molino. Some characteristic forenames: Spanish Jose, Rodolfo, Orlando, Rafael, Raul, Alberto, Alvaro, Carlos, Erlinda, Francisco, Jorge, Julio.
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How common is the last name Molano in the United States?
The surname Molano saw a rise in popularity between the 2000 and 2010 Decennial U.S. Census periods. In 2000, the surname ranked 19,976th in the United States, but by 2010, it rose to the 18,939th position, marking an increase of 5.19%. Furthermore, the count of individuals carrying the Molano surname grew from 1,243 in 2000 to 1,441 in 2010, indicating a significant surge of 15.93%. The proportion of individuals with this surname per 100,000 people also increased by 6.52%, from 0.46 in 2000 to 0.49 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #19,976 | #18,939 | 5.19% |
| Count | 1,243 | 1,441 | 15.93% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.46 | 0.49 | 6.52% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Molano
With regard to ethnicity, according to data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the Molano surname was primarily associated with individuals identifying as Hispanic. In 2000, 77.39% of those with the surname identified as Hispanic, a percentage that rose to 81.26% in 2010. This marked a growth of 5%. However, the percentage of individuals identifying as White decreased from 12.23% to 9.58%, while those identifying as Black also saw a decrease from 2.01% to 1.25%. Those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander marginally increased from 6.60% to 6.73%. Notably, the percentage of individuals identifying as two or more races and American Indian and Alaskan Native were suppressed in 2010 for privacy reasons.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 77.39% | 81.26% | 5% |
| White | 12.23% | 9.58% | -21.67% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 6.6% | 6.73% | 1.97% |
| Black | 2.01% | 1.25% | -37.81% |
| Two or More Races | 1.29% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.48% | 0% | 0% |