Explore the Family Name Payero
The meaning of Payero
Spanish: unexplained. This surname is most common in the Dominican Republic and Argentina.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Payero in the United States?
The surname "Payero" has grown significantly in popularity from the year 2000 to 2010 based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, it was ranked 89,172nd and increased in rank to 52,267th in 2010, indicating a change of 41.39 percent. The number of individuals with this surname also saw substantial growth over this period, with a count of 193 in 2000 and 397 in 2010, a significant increase of 105.7 percent. The proportion per 100,000 people rose by 85.71 percent from 0.07 in 2000 to 0.13 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #89,172 | #52,267 | 41.39% |
| Count | 193 | 397 | 105.7% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.07 | 0.13 | 85.71% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Payero
In terms of ethnic identity as recorded by the Decennial U.S. Census, the vast majority of individuals bearing the surname "Payero" identified as Hispanic in both years. In 2000, 96.89 percent of Payeros were Hispanic, rising slightly by 0.09 percent to 96.98 percent in 2010. A small minority identified as White, with 2.59 percent in 2000 and 1.26 percent in 2010, showing a decrease of -51.35 percent. There were no recorded instances of Payeros identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 96.89% | 96.98% | 0.09% |
| White | 2.59% | 1.26% | -51.35% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |