Explore the Family Name Sampedro
The meaning of Sampedro
Galician, Spanish, and Portuguese: habitational name from any of several places, especially in Galicia, so named for a local church or shrine dedicated to Saint Peter; compare San Pedro.
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How common is the last name Sampedro in the United States?
According to data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Sampedro has seen a noteworthy increase in popularity over a decade. In the year 2000, it was ranked as the 43,629th most popular last name, but by the year 2010, it had jumped up to the 32,865th spot. This represents a positive change of approximately 24.67%. The count of people with the Sampedro surname also saw significant growth from 466 individuals in 2000 to 698 individuals in 2010, marking an approximate 49.79% increase. The proportion of the surname per 100k people increased by about 41.18% during this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #43,629 | #32,865 | 24.67% |
| Count | 466 | 698 | 49.79% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.17 | 0.24 | 41.18% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Sampedro
The ethnicity data from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals that the majority of individuals with the Sampedro surname identify as Hispanic. In 2000, approximately 80.90% identified as such, and this number rose to 88.97% in 2010, showing an increase of around 9.98%. Meanwhile, the proportion of individuals identifying as White decreased significantly from 17.81% in 2000 to just 9.60% in 2010 - a negative change of about 46.10%. Notably, 2010 marked the first recorded instance of Sampedros identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, though this group still makes up a small percentage of the total. No individuals with the Sampedro surname identified as Black or as American Indian and Alaskan Native in either 2000 or 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 80.9% | 88.97% | 9.98% |
| White | 17.81% | 9.6% | -46.1% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 1.15% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |