Explore the Family Name Sambrano
The meaning of Sambrano
Hispanic: altered form of Spanish Zambrano. Some characteristic forenames: Spanish Jesus, Jose, Armando, Arturo, Carlos, Fernando, Guadalupe, Humberto, Juan, Manuel, Rodolfo, Alfredo.
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How common is the last name Sambrano in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Sambrano has seen a significant increase in popularity between the years 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Sambrano was ranked as the 17,221st most common surname, but by 2010 it had risen to the rank of 14,268th. This represents a positive change of 17.15%. The count of individuals with this surname also increased, going from 1,515 in 2000 to 2,099 in 2010, a growth of 38.55%. Accordingly, the proportion of people per 100,000 with the surname Sambrano increased by 26.79% over this decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #17,221 | #14,268 | 17.15% |
| Count | 1,515 | 2,099 | 38.55% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.56 | 0.71 | 26.79% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Sambrano
The Decennial U.S. Census also sheds light on the ethnic identity associated with the Sambrano surname. In 2010, the highest proportion of people with this surname identified as Hispanic, although this proportion decreased slightly from 84.88% in 2000 to 82.52% in 2010. Meanwhile, the proportion of Sambranos identifying as White saw a significant rise of 43.06%, reaching 10.20% in 2010. The American Indian and Alaskan Native category also experienced substantial growth, with an increase of 145.45%. On the other hand, those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and those identifying with two or more races saw declines of 12.71% and 50.4% respectively. Lastly, the proportion of Sambranos identifying as Black modestly increased by 12.26%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 84.88% | 82.52% | -2.78% |
| White | 7.13% | 10.2% | 43.06% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 5.35% | 4.67% | -12.71% |
| Black | 1.06% | 1.19% | 12.26% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.33% | 0.81% | 145.45% |
| Two or More Races | 1.25% | 0.62% | -50.4% |