Explore the Family Name Palomera
The meaning of Palomera
Spanish: habitational name from a lost place called Palomera, in Cantabria.
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How common is the last name Palomera in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Palomera has grown in popularity in the United States from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 21,754th most popular and by 2010, it had risen to 17,323rd, an increase of 20.37%. The number of individuals bearing the surname also saw a significant increase during this period. In 2000, there were 1,115 people with the surname Palomera but by 2010, that count had risen to 1,632, showing a growth of 46.37%. The proportion of Palomeras per 100,000 people also rose from 0.41 to 0.55, reflecting a 34.15% change.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #21,754 | #17,323 | 20.37% |
| Count | 1,115 | 1,632 | 46.37% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.41 | 0.55 | 34.15% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Palomera
In terms of ethnicity, according to the Decennial U.S. Census, the majority of individuals with the Palomera surname identify as Hispanic — 96.95% in 2000 and slightly more, at 97.79%, in 2010. This represented a small increase of 0.87%. There was a decrease among those identifying as White, with 2.42% in 2000 dropping to 1.53% in 2010, marking a 36.78% decrease. As for other ethnic identities, there were no individuals who identified as Black, American Indian and Alaskan Native, or belonging to two or more races in 2000. In 2010, however, a small percentage (0.37%) began identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 96.95% | 97.79% | 0.87% |
| White | 2.42% | 1.53% | -36.78% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.37% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |