Explore the Family Name Obando
The meaning of Obando
Spanish: habitational name from Obando in Extremadura province. Some characteristic forenames: Spanish Carlos, Jose, Manuel, Jaime, Juan, Julio, Luis, Mario, Ricardo, Roberto, Fernando, Jairo.
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How common is the last name Obando in the United States?
The surname Obando has shown a notable increase in popularity according to data from the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, Obando ranked 11,943 in terms of commonality among surnames in the United States. By 2010, it had risen to the rank of 9,551, indicating an impressive rise of over 20%. The count of individuals bearing this surname also increased significantly from 2,400 in 2000 to 3,404 in 2010, a jump of nearly 42%. Consequently, the proportion of people with the surname Obando per 100,000 individuals in the U.S. population increased by approximately 29%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #11,943 | #9,551 | 20.03% |
| Count | 2,400 | 3,404 | 41.83% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.89 | 1.15 | 29.21% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Obando
Ethnic identity data for the surname Obando, based on the Decennial U.S. Census, reveals that the vast majority identify as Hispanic—an overwhelming 89.92% in 2010, which saw a negligible decrease from 89.96% in 2000. Other ethnic identities associated with the surname include White and Asian/Pacific Islander at 5.82% and 3.11%, respectively, in 2010. Notably, the percentage of individuals identifying as White increased by about 16.4% between 2000 and 2010. The Asian/Pacific Islander group, however, experienced a decrease of nearly 24% during the same period. Another interesting change was recorded in the Black community, which wasn't represented in 2000 but made up 0.68% of the Obando population in 2010. The categories "Two or more races" and "American Indian and Alaskan Native" did not show any representation in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 89.96% | 89.92% | -0.04% |
| White | 5% | 5.82% | 16.4% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 4.08% | 3.11% | -23.77% |
| Black | 0% | 0.68% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0.5% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |