Explore the Family Name Pinera
The meaning of Pinera
Spanish (Piñera): habitational name from any of the places called Piñera ‘pine forest’, in Asturias.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Pinera in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname "Pinera" has seen a rise in popularity over the first decade of the 21st century. In 2000, Pinera was ranked the 46,758th most popular surname in the United States, but by 2010 it had moved up to the 38,532nd spot, reflecting a 17.59% increase. The number of individuals with this surname also increased from 428 to 574, a growth of 34.11%. Consequently, the proportion of people with the surname Pinera per 100,000 residents increased by 18.75%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #46,758 | #38,532 | 17.59% |
| Count | 428 | 574 | 34.11% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.16 | 0.19 | 18.75% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Pinera
When examining the ethnic identity associated with the Pinera surname, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals some notable shifts between 2000 and 2010. The percentage of those identifying as Hispanic increased from 70.56% to 78.57%, a change of 11.35%. Meanwhile, the proportion of individuals who identified as White decreased by 25.39%, going from 10.28% to 7.67%. Those of Asian/Pacific Islander descent decreased by 17.05%, representing a shift from 14.49% to 12.02%. The number of individuals identifying as Black showed the most significant decrease, falling from 3.97% to 1.22%, a drop of 69.27%. There were no recorded changes for those identifying as Two or more races or American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 70.56% | 78.57% | 11.35% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 14.49% | 12.02% | -17.05% |
| White | 10.28% | 7.67% | -25.39% |
| Black | 3.97% | 1.22% | -69.27% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |