Explore the Family Name Platero
The meaning of Platero
Spanish: occupational name for a silversmith, platero. In the US, it is common among Native Americans (Navajos; see Silversmith). Some characteristic forenames: Spanish Jose, Mario, Juan, Manuel, Milagro, Ana, Cesar, Edgardo, Graciela, Joaquin, Julio, Luis.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Platero in the United States?
The surname Platero has seen an increase in popularity over the decade from 2000 to 2010, according to data from the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, the name was ranked 17,334th most popular surname in the United States, but by 2010 it had climbed to 14,814th place, showing a positive change of 14.54%. The count of individuals with the surname also displayed significant growth, rising from 1,503 in 2000 to 2,002 in 2010, marking a 33.2% increase. Furthermore, the proportion of people named Platero per 100,000 residents grew by 21.43% during this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #17,334 | #14,814 | 14.54% |
| Count | 1,503 | 2,002 | 33.2% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.56 | 0.68 | 21.43% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Platero
When it comes to ethnic identity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals several shifts between 2000 and 2010 for people with the surname Platero. The percentage of Plateros identifying as Hispanic saw a substantial increase during this time frame, moving up from 41.58% to 51.45%, a change of 23.74%. On the other hand, those claiming American Indian and Alaskan Native roots declined from 52.16% to 43.06%, a decrease of 17.45%. White Plateros also decreased, from 4.59% to 3.25%. Interestingly, individuals identifying with two or more races rose significantly from 0.86% to 1.50%, indicating a 74.42% increase. There were no recorded Plateros who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or Black in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 41.58% | 51.45% | 23.74% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 52.16% | 43.06% | -17.45% |
| White | 4.59% | 3.25% | -29.19% |
| Two or More Races | 0.86% | 1.5% | 74.42% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |