Explore the Family Name Pequeno
The meaning of Pequeno
Spanish (Pequeño) and Portuguese: nickname for a physically small person, from Portuguese pequeno, Spanish pequeño ‘small’. Some characteristic forenames: Spanish Jesus, Domingo, Jose, Laureano, Miguel, Ruben, Armando, Aurelio, Enrique, Fermin, Juan, Manuel. Portuguese Joaquim.
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How common is the last name Pequeno in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Pequeno has seen a significant increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Pequeno was ranked as the 22,481st most popular surname, while by 2010 it had moved up to the 20,248th position, showing an upward change of 9.93%. During the same period, the count of people with this surname also grew from 1,068 to 1,314, indicating a rise of 23.03%. The proportion of individuals with this name per 100,000 population registered a growth rate of 12.5%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #22,481 | #20,248 | 9.93% |
| Count | 1,068 | 1,314 | 23.03% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.4 | 0.45 | 12.5% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Pequeno
When looking at the ethnic identity associated with the surname Pequeno, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the majority are Hispanic, accounting for 89.73% in 2010, slightly rising from 89.23% in 2000. Whites comprise the second largest group with a small decrease from 8.61% in 2000 to 8.37% in 2010. The American Indian and Alaskan Native category saw a 12% increase, though still making up less than 1% of those with the surname. Notably, there were no individuals identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or Black with this surname in 2000, but by 2010, the Black category accounted for 0.53%. The ethnicity data for those who identify as two or more races was suppressed for privacy in 2010, although it stood at 0.56% in 2000.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 89.23% | 89.73% | 0.56% |
| White | 8.61% | 8.37% | -2.79% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.75% | 0.84% | 12% |
| Black | 0% | 0.53% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0.56% | 0% | 0% |