Explore the Family Name Padro
The meaning of Padro
Catalan (Padró): 1. variant of the topographic name Pedró, from pedró ‘memorial stone’ (see Pedro). 2. nickname or status name from padró ‘master’. Compare Patron. Some characteristic forenames: Spanish Jose, Rafael, Carlos, Ramon, Andres, Angel, Efrain, Luz, Rolando, Ruben, Altagracia, Anabella.
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How common is the last name Padro in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Padro has seen a notable increase between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Padro was ranked as the 22,723rd most common surname in the United States, but by 2010, it had climbed to 21,204th position indicating a positive change of 6.68%. The number of individuals bearing this surname also increased from 1,055 to 1,238 during the same period, marking a significant growth of 17.35%. As a proportion per 100k people, the surname Padro rose from 0.39 to 0.42, a 7.69% rise.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #22,723 | #21,204 | 6.68% |
| Count | 1,055 | 1,238 | 17.35% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.39 | 0.42 | 7.69% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Padro
In terms of ethnicity, again based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, there was some fluctuation among those with the surname Padro. The Hispanic group held the majority share, remaining stable at around 82% both in 2000 and 2010. The White group represented approximately 14.5% in both years, while the Asian/Pacific Islander group decreased slightly from 0.85% to 0.73%. Interestingly, individuals identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native emerged in 2010, representing 1.05% of the population with this surname. Additionally, a new group identifying as two or more races showed up in 2010, holding 0.65%. However, the Black group saw a decrease from 1.14% in 2000 to 0.81% in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 82.27% | 82.31% | 0.05% |
| White | 14.79% | 14.46% | -2.23% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 1.05% | 0% |
| Black | 1.14% | 0.81% | -28.95% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.85% | 0.73% | -14.12% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0.65% | 0% |