Explore the Family Name Palenzuela
The meaning of Palenzuela
Spanish: habitational name from a place called Palenzuela in Palencia province.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Palenzuela in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Palenzuela has seen a significant shift between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, this surname ranked 55,609 in popularity with an approximate count of 345 individuals. By 2010, this ranking had improved to 45,026 and the count increased by approximately 37.97% to 476 individuals. This translates to an increase from 0.13 to 0.16 per 100,000 people, representing a 23.08% change.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #55,609 | #45,026 | 19.03% |
| Count | 345 | 476 | 37.97% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.13 | 0.16 | 23.08% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Palenzuela
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Palenzuela also experienced changes over the decade, as indicated by the Decennial U.S. Census data. The largest percentage of people with this surname identified as Hispanic, rising from 81.74% in 2000 to 86.97% in 2010. Those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander also saw an increase, growing by 14.66% over the same period. However, the percentages identifying as White or Black decreased, with the former dropping by 36.36% and the latter by 36.64%. There was no recorded change for those identifying with two or more races or American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnicities.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 81.74% | 86.97% | 6.4% |
| White | 11.88% | 7.56% | -36.36% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 3.48% | 3.99% | 14.66% |
| Black | 2.32% | 1.47% | -36.64% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |