Explore the Family Name Molinero
The meaning of Molinero
Spanish: occupational name for a miller, derived from molino ‘mill’.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Molinero in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Molinero increased noticeably between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the surname ranked as the 64,385th most popular, but by 2010 it had climbed to the 39,164th position, showing a significant percentage change of 39.17%. Correspondingly, the count of individuals bearing the Molinero moniker also saw a substantial increase during this period, rising from 289 in 2000 to 562 in 2010, which represents a growth rate of 94.46%. The proportion of individuals with this surname per 100,000 people similarly increased by 72.73% over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #64,385 | #39,164 | 39.17% |
| Count | 289 | 562 | 94.46% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.19 | 72.73% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Molinero
The Ethnicity data from the Decennial U.S. Census portrays that the Molinero surname was primarily associated with Hispanic ethnicity in both 2000 and 2010. The 2010 data showed an increase of 13.74%, bringing the proportion of those identifying as Hispanic to 85.41% up from 75.09% in 2000. Those identifying as White accounted for 23.53% in 2000 but showed a decrease by 2010, dropping to 14.06%, a proportional change of -40.25%. The remaining ethnic identities, including Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native, either remained at zero or were suppressed for privacy (S).
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 75.09% | 85.41% | 13.74% |
| White | 23.53% | 14.06% | -40.25% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |