Explore the Family Name Pajarillo
The meaning of Pajarillo
Spanish: nickname from pajarillo ‘little bird’.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Pajarillo in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Pajarillo rose between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 69,636th in popularity but by 2010, it had climbed to 61,297th, a change of 11.98%. The number of people with this surname increased from 263 to 328 during the same period, which is a growth of 24.71%. The proportion of individuals with this last name per 100,000 people also grew marginally by 10%, from 0.1 to 0.11.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #69,636 | #61,297 | 11.98% |
| Count | 263 | 328 | 24.71% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.11 | 10% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Pajarillo
As for ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census reveals that the majority of those with the Pajarillo surname identify as Asian/Pacific Islander. This demographic saw an increase from 87.83% in 2000 to 92.38% in 2010. On the other hand, those identifying as having two or more ethnicities declined sharply, dropping from 6.84% to 2.74%. The census recorded a small presence of White and Hispanic within this surname group, at 1.52% and 3.35% respectively in 2010, while there were no individuals identifying as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 87.83% | 92.38% | 5.18% |
| Hispanic | 3.8% | 3.35% | -11.84% |
| Two or More Races | 6.84% | 2.74% | -59.94% |
| White | 0% | 1.52% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |