Explore the Family Name Orjuela
The meaning of Orjuela
Hispanic (mainly Colombia): probably an altered form of Spanish Orejuela.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Orjuela in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Orjuela has shown a significant rise in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 53,047th among all surnames, but by 2010 it had jumped to a rank of 40,672nd - an increase of 23.33%. The number of individuals carrying this surname also increased from 366 in 2000 to 537 in 2010, showing a nearly 47% growth rate. Moreover, the proportion of the population with this surname per 100,000 people rose by roughly 29%, from 0.14 in 2000 to 0.18 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #53,047 | #40,672 | 23.33% |
| Count | 366 | 537 | 46.72% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.14 | 0.18 | 28.57% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Orjuela
In terms of ethnicity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows that most individuals with the surname Orjuela identify as Hispanic. In both 2000 and 2010, more than 91% of those with this surname reported this ethnic identity. The percentage of individuals identifying as White also saw a slight increase, rising from 7.1% in 2000 to 7.45% in 2010. No Orjuelas identified as Black, Asian/Pacific Islander, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during either census year, and there were no reported instances of individuals claiming two or more races.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 91.8% | 91.62% | -0.2% |
| White | 7.1% | 7.45% | 4.93% |
| 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% |