Explore the Family Name Pedraja
The meaning of Pedraja
Spanish (mainly Cantabria): habitational name from a place called La Pedraja del Portillo in Valladolid province or, more likely, from a lost place of that name in Cantabria.
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How common is the last name Pedraja in the United States?
According to data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Pedraja has seen an increase in popularity over a decade. In 2000, it was ranked 82,691 and moved up to 76,275 in 2010, a change of 7.76%. The count of individuals with this surname also increased by 18.87% from 212 in 2000 to 252 in 2010. This represents a proportion per 100k increase of 12.5%, from 0.08 in 2000 to 0.09 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #82,691 | #76,275 | 7.76% |
| Count | 212 | 252 | 18.87% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.08 | 0.09 | 12.5% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Pedraja
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Pedraja, as per the Decennial U.S. Census, shows a substantial shift between 2000 and 2010. There was a significant increase in those identifying as Hispanic, rising from 74.06% in 2000 to 82.14% in 2010. Individuals identified as White dropped dramatically from 11.79% to 6.75%. Also, those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander saw a slight decrease, from 10.85% down to 10.32%. Notably, those reporting two or more races dropped to zero in 2010 from 2.83% in 2000. There were no changes for Black and American Indian and Alaskan Native identities, remaining at zero across both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 74.06% | 82.14% | 10.91% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 10.85% | 10.32% | -4.88% |
| White | 11.79% | 6.75% | -42.75% |
| Two or More Races | 2.83% | 0% | -100% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |