Explore the Family Name Peredo
The meaning of Peredo
Galician: habitational name from any of the places in Galicia (Spain) called Peredo (‘pear tree orchard’; compare Pereda). Some characteristic forenames: Spanish Juan, Augusto, Carlos, Diosdado, Manuel, Alberto, Alphonso, Anicia, Armando, Arsenia, Casimiro, Edgardo.
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How common is the last name Peredo in the United States?
According to data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Peredo has grown significantly in popularity within the United States over the past decade. In 2000, Peredo was ranked as the 43,546th most common surname, but by 2010, it had climbed to rank 32,599 - an impressive increase of 25.14%. Additionally, the count of people with the surname Peredo rose from 467 in 2000 to 705 in 2010, marking a 50.96% increase. The proportion of the population with this surname per 100,000 people also increased by 41.18%, moving from 0.17 in 2000 to 0.24 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #43,546 | #32,599 | 25.14% |
| Count | 467 | 705 | 50.96% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.17 | 0.24 | 41.18% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Peredo
In terms of ethnic identity, the distribution among those bearing the surname Peredo has shifted somewhat between 2000 and 2010, according to data from the Decennial U.S. Census. The percentage of individuals identifying as Hispanic increased by 11.8%, from 58.24% to 65.11%. Meanwhile, the proportion identifying as Asian-Pacific Islander decreased by 16.69%, going from 29.12% to 24.26% over the same time period. The share of individuals identifying as White also declined, dropping by 36.81% from 9.21% to 5.82%. The representation of those identifying as two or more races saw a considerable increase, rising by 56% from 3% to 4.68%. No changes were observed for individuals identifying as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 58.24% | 65.11% | 11.8% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 29.12% | 24.26% | -16.69% |
| White | 9.21% | 5.82% | -36.81% |
| Two or More Races | 3% | 4.68% | 56% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |