Explore the Family Name Najarro
The meaning of Najarro
Spanish: habitational name from Najarro in Cáceres province. Some characteristic forenames: Spanish Jose, Carlos, Ana, Blanca, Arturo, Francisco, Marina, Miguel, Pedro, Reyes, Ricardo, Adolfo.
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How common is the last name Najarro in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Najarro has seen a significant increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Najarro was ranked as the 23,391st most popular surname, but by 2010 it had climbed to 20,076th — an overall change of 14.17 percent. Furthermore, the number of individuals with the surname Najarro also increased from 1,014 in 2000 to 1,331 in 2010, marking a growth of 31.26 percent. The proportion of people named Najarro per 100,000 people also rose from 0.38 to 0.45 during this period, indicating an increase of 18.42 percent.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #23,391 | #20,076 | 14.17% |
| Count | 1,014 | 1,331 | 31.26% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.38 | 0.45 | 18.42% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Najarro
Turning to ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority of those bearing the Najarro surname identified as Hispanic in both years considered, although this percentage did rise slightly from 89.35 percent in 2000 to 92.64 percent in 2010. Over the same period, the proportion identifying as White decreased from 5.62 percent to 3.76 percent, while Asian/Pacific Islander representation also dropped, from 3.35 percent to 2.85 percent. There were no individuals who identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in 2010, nor any who identified with two or more races in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 89.35% | 92.64% | 3.68% |
| White | 5.62% | 3.76% | -33.1% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 3.35% | 2.85% | -14.93% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0.79% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |