Explore the Family Name Orellano
The meaning of Orellano
Spanish: altered form of Orellana, with the male suffix -o for matching with the sex of the bearer of the surname. This surname is rare in Spain; it is most common in Argentina.
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How common is the last name Orellano in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Orellano has seen a shift in its popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it ranked 33,605th most popular and by 2010, it had slipped slightly to rank at 37,492nd. The number of individuals carrying this surname also diminished slightly with a count of 640 in 2000 dropping to 594 in 2010, marking a decrease of approximately 7.19%. Consequently, the proportion of people named Orellano per 100,000 population dropped by 16.67% over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #33,605 | #37,492 | -11.57% |
| Count | 640 | 594 | -7.19% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.24 | 0.2 | -16.67% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Orellano
The Decennial U.S. Census data also provides insight into the ethnic identity associated with the surname Orellano. It is predominantly identified as Hispanic, with 92.97% in 2000 and a slight decrease to 88.55% by 2010. There was a notable increase in the percentage identifying as White, from 6.25% in 2000 to 8.42% in 2010. Additionally, there was an emergence of individuals identifying as Black by 2010, though no trace of this ethnicity was recorded for this surname in 2000. The categories Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, and American Indian and Alaskan Native remained at zero for both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 92.97% | 88.55% | -4.75% |
| White | 6.25% | 8.42% | 34.72% |
| Black | 0% | 1.85% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |