Explore the Family Name Pedrosa
The meaning of Pedrosa
Spanish, Catalan, Portuguese, and Galician: habitational name from any of numerous places called Pedrosa, from pedroso, pedrosa ‘stoney’, an adjectival derivative of pedra ‘stone’. Some characteristic forenames: Spanish Jose, Juan, Manuel, Marcos, Alicia, Carlos, Luis, Rafael, Ramon, Alba, Alejandro, Amalia. Portuguese Amadeu, Joao, Joaquim.
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How common is the last name Pedrosa in the United States?
Based on the data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Pedrosa has increased from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Pedrosa was ranked 18,397th in terms of surname popularity in the United States and had a count of 1,387. By 2010, its rank rose to 17,809 with an increased count of 1,572, marking a growth rate of 13.34%. The proportion of Pedrosas per 100,000 people also saw a slight increase from 0.51 to 0.53 during this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #18,397 | #17,809 | 3.2% |
| Count | 1,387 | 1,572 | 13.34% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.51 | 0.53 | 3.92% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Pedrosa
In terms of ethnic identity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals that individuals bearing the surname Pedrosa have diverse ethnic backgrounds. In 2000, the majority identified as Hispanic (70.44%), followed by White (19.18%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (5.98%). However, by 2010, while the largest group still identified as Hispanic, there was a decrease in this percentage to 65.20%. Meanwhile, the percentages of those identifying as White and Asian/Pacific Islander increased to 23.35% and 8.52%, respectively. There were also new entries of Black individuals bearing the surname, registering at 2.29%, whereas the representation for those identifying with two or more races declined significantly from 2.60% to 0.64%. The American Indian and Alaskan Native category remained unchanged.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 70.44% | 65.2% | -7.44% |
| White | 19.18% | 23.35% | 21.74% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 5.98% | 8.52% | 42.47% |
| Black | 0% | 2.29% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 2.6% | 0.64% | -75.38% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |