Explore the Family Name Penaranda
The meaning of Penaranda
Spanish (Peñaranda): habitational name from any of the places in Burgos and Salamanca named Peñaranda. Some characteristic forenames: Spanish Manuel, Luis, Jose, Alfonso, Eugenio, Francisco, Gonzalo, Juan, Liliana, Ramiro, Raul, Ruben.
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How common is the last name Penaranda in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Penaranda has grown in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 28,460th most popular surname, while in 2010, it jumped to 21,972nd place — a remarkable 22.8% increase. The number of individuals bearing this surname also rose significantly, from 789 people in 2000 to 1,181 people in 2010, marking a 49.68% growth. This data indicates that for every 100,000 people in the U.S., approximately 0.4 had the surname Penaranda in 2010, up 37.93% from 2000.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #28,460 | #21,972 | 22.8% |
| Count | 789 | 1,181 | 49.68% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.29 | 0.4 | 37.93% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Penaranda
When examining the ethnic identity associated with the surname Penaranda according to the Decennial U.S. Census, the majority of bearers self-identified as Hispanic in both 2000 and 2010. The proportion of those identifying as Hispanic increased by 5.31%, from 69.71% to 73.41%. On the other hand, the percentage of those identifying as White decreased by approximately 33.94%, from 10.90% to 7.20%. Bearers claiming Asian or Pacific Islander heritage remained relatively stable, with a slight increase of 1.18%. Individuals identifying as two or more races saw a decrease from 1.65% to 1.02%. The proportions of Black, American Indian, and Alaskan Native populations with this surname were negligible or suppressed for privacy in both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 69.71% | 73.41% | 5.31% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 17.74% | 17.95% | 1.18% |
| White | 10.9% | 7.2% | -33.94% |
| Two or More Races | 1.65% | 1.02% | -38.18% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |