Explore the Family Name Pedrero

The meaning of Pedrero

Spanish: 1. occupational name for a quarryman, pedrero, derived from Latin petrarium. 2. habitational name from a place in Asturias (Spain) named El Pedrero (El Pedréu in Asturian), meaning ‘quarry’.

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How common is the last name Pedrero in the United States?

Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Pedrero has seen a significant increase in popularity over the years. In 2000, it was ranked at 101,157 among all surnames, with only 165 instances counted nationwide, representing a proportion of 0.06 per 100k. However, by 2010, the Pedrero surname had jumped in rank to 69,392, with a count of 283 individuals, raising its proportion to 0.1 per 100k. This represents a remarkable growth of 31.4% in rank and 71.52% in count within just a decade.

20002010Change
Rank#101,157#69,39231.4%
Count16528371.52%
Proportion per 100k0.060.166.67%

Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Pedrero

The ethnicity associated with the surname Pedrero is primarily Hispanic, according to the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, around 80% of those bearing the Pedrero surname identified as Hispanic. This percentage slightly increased to approximately 81.98% in 2010. The proportion of individuals with this surname identifying as White decreased from 17.58% in 2000 to 15.19% in 2010. Meanwhile, there were no recorded instances of this surname among Asian/Pacific Islanders or those of two or more races, while a small percentage of 2.12% identified as Black in 2010. No change was noted for American Indian and Alaskan Native identities.

20002010Change
Hispanic80%81.98%2.48%
White17.58%15.19%-13.59%
Black0%2.12%0%
Asian/Pacific Islander0%0%0%
Two or More Races0%0%0%
American Indian and Alaskan Native0%0%0%