Explore the Family Name Pesantez
The meaning of Pesantez
Hispanic (Ecuador): variant of Pesantes.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Pesantez in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Pesantez has significantly increased in popularity over the years. In the year 2000, it ranked 47,654th in popularity with a count of 418. By 2010, however, its rank had improved to 28,746 and the count nearly doubled to 828. This represents a rank change of 39.68 percent and a count change of 98.09 percent. The proportion per 100,000 people also saw an increase of 86.67 percent, rising from 0.15 to 0.28.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #47,654 | #28,746 | 39.68% |
| Count | 418 | 828 | 98.09% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.15 | 0.28 | 86.67% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Pesantez
The ethnicity associated with the surname Pesantez, as shown by the Decennial U.S. Census, is predominantly Hispanic, with a minimal presence of White ethnicity. The percentage of Hispanics with this surname barely changed between 2000 and 2010, moving from 94.98 percent to 94.81 percent, a negligible decrease of 0.18 percent. Meanwhile, the percentage of Whites with this surname rose slightly from 3.59 percent to 4.47 percent, an increase of 24.51 percent. There were no recorded instances of this surname among Asian/Pacific Islanders, those identifying as two or more races, Blacks, or American Indian and Alaskan Natives during both census years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 94.98% | 94.81% | -0.18% |
| White | 3.59% | 4.47% | 24.51% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |