Explore the Family Name Narez

The meaning of Narez

Hispanic (also Nárez): probably an altered form of Spanish Nares. Some characteristic forenames: Spanish Francisco, Bulmaro, Armando, Jesus, Jorge, Jose, Rafael, Alfrado, Alfredo, Ana, Candelario, Carmella.

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

Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Narez has grown in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In the year 2000, the surname ranked 32,609 in popularity and had a count of 664. By 2010, it had moved up to rank 25,572 with an increased count of 965, marking a 21.58% rise in rank and a 45.33% increase in count. The proportion of individuals with the Narez surname per 100,000 also rose by 32%, from 0.25 in 2000 to 0.33 in 2010.

20002010Change
Rank#32,609#25,57221.58%
Count66496545.33%
Proportion per 100k0.250.3332%

Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Narez

When it comes to ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority of individuals with the surname Narez identify as Hispanic. This demographic increased slightly from 90.66% in 2000 to 94.30% in 2010. During the same period, the percentage of those identifying as White decreased from 9.04% to 5.08%. For the first time, in 2010, a small percentage (0.52%) identified as Asian/Pacific Islander. There were no recorded changes for those identifying as two or more races, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native.

20002010Change
Hispanic90.66%94.3%4.02%
White9.04%5.08%-43.81%
Asian/Pacific Islander0%0.52%0%
Two or More Races0%0%0%
Black0%0%0%
American Indian and Alaskan Native0%0%0%