Explore the Family Name Ornellas
The meaning of Ornellas
Portuguese: variant of Ornelas. Some characteristic forenames: Spanish Manuel, Alberto, Alfredo, Joaquin, Rafael, Raul, Santiago, Yesenia.
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How common is the last name Ornellas in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Ornellas saw a slight decrease in rank between 2000 and 2010, dropping from 25,610 to 26,143, indicating a -2.08% change. However, the number of instances of the surname actually increased during this period from 905 to 936, marking a 3.43% rise in frequency. The proportion per 100,000 people also slightly declined by -5.88%, moving from 0.34 in 2000 to 0.32 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #25,610 | #26,143 | -2.08% |
| Count | 905 | 936 | 3.43% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.34 | 0.32 | -5.88% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Ornellas
In terms of ethnic identity, data derived from the Decennial U.S. Census indicates nuanced shifts across different groups. For those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, there was a small decline from 9.39% in 2000 to 9.08% in 2010. Individuals claiming multiple ethnicities grew noticeably by 28.16%, rising from 13.92% to 17.84%. Those who identify as White made up the largest percentage but saw a minor decrease from 60.88% in 2000 to 57.37% in 2010. The Hispanic group experienced a tiny increase of 0.93%, going from 15.03% to 15.17%. Meanwhile, the percentages for Black and American Indian and Alaskan Native were both at zero in 2010, with the latter dropping from 0.77% in 2000.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 60.88% | 57.37% | -5.77% |
| Two or More Races | 13.92% | 17.84% | 28.16% |
| Hispanic | 15.03% | 15.17% | 0.93% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 9.39% | 9.08% | -3.3% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.77% | 0% | 0% |