Explore the Family Name Pastoriza
The meaning of Pastoriza
Galician: habitational name from any of the places called Pastoriza in Galicia (Spain), referring to pastures.
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How common is the last name Pastoriza in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Pastoriza has seen a slight increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. Specifically, its rank changed from 67,317 in 2000 to 66,754 in 2010, reflecting a growth of 0.84%. The count of people with this surname also rose by 8.03%, from 274 individuals in 2000 to 296 in 2010. Despite these increases, the proportion of Pastorizas per 100,000 people remained constant at 0.1.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #67,317 | #66,754 | 0.84% |
| Count | 274 | 296 | 8.03% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Pastoriza
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Pastoriza experienced several shifts from 2000 to 2010 according to the Decennial U.S. Census. A large majority (80.66% in 2000 and 79.05% in 2010) identified as Hispanic, though this percentage slightly decreased over the decade. The next most common ethnicity was White, which saw an increase from 12.41% to 13.51%. Those identifying as Black increased significantly from 2.19% to 3.38%, while those of Asian/Pacific Islander descent also saw a rise, up from 2.92% to 3.72%. The proportion of Pastorizas identifying as two or more races was recorded in 2000 (1.82%), but the data was suppressed for 2010 due to privacy concerns. There were no Pastorizas who identified as American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 80.66% | 79.05% | -2% |
| White | 12.41% | 13.51% | 8.86% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 2.92% | 3.72% | 27.4% |
| Black | 2.19% | 3.38% | 54.34% |
| Two or More Races | 1.82% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |