Explore the Family Name Portilla
The meaning of Portilla
Spanish: habitational name from any of the places called Portilla, from a diminutive of porta ‘gate’. Some characteristic forenames: Spanish Jose, Francisco, Juan, Manuel, Jesus, Sixto, Alfredo, Belgica, Blanca, Carlos, Eugenio, Gabriela.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Portilla in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Portilla has significantly increased between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the surname was ranked 30,229 in popularity, but by 2010, it had risen to rank 19,229, a change of 36.39%. Similarly, the number of individuals with the Portilla surname nearly doubled over the decade, from 731 in 2000 to 1,411 in 2010, representing a dramatic increase of 93.02%. The proportion of people with this surname per 100,000 also saw an increase of 77.78%, moving from 0.27 in 2000 to 0.48 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #30,229 | #19,229 | 36.39% |
| Count | 731 | 1,411 | 93.02% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.27 | 0.48 | 77.78% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Portilla
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals a diverse range of ethnic identities associated with the Portilla surname. Hispanic identity accounted for the largest proportion both in 2000 and 2010, rising slightly from 86.32% to 88.31%. While the percentage of those identifying as White decreased by 17.85%, from 10.53% to 8.65%. The Asian/Pacific Islander category saw a growth of 39.42%, albeit still representing a small proportion of the total. There was a significant drop in those identifying with two or more races, falling from 1.23% to 0.43%. Furthermore, representation from Black and American Indian and Alaskan Native communities emerged, though their proportions remained quite low.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 86.32% | 88.31% | 2.31% |
| White | 10.53% | 8.65% | -17.85% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.37% | 1.91% | 39.42% |
| Black | 0% | 0.71% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.23% | 0.43% | -65.04% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |