Explore the Family Name Sedano
The meaning of Sedano
Spanish: habitational name from Sedano in Burgos province. Compare Cedano. Some characteristic forenames: Spanish Jose, Juan, Guadalupe, Jesus, Jorge, Javier, Manuel, Pedro, Sergio, Andres, Cesar, Ernesto.
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How common is the last name Sedano in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Sedano has seen a significant increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 14,278th most popular, while by 2010 it had risen to 10,525th - an increase of 26.29%. Furthermore, the number of people bearing the Sedano surname also experienced a notable surge over the same time span, growing from 1,925 in 2000 to 3,048 in 2010, a rise of 58.34%. The proportion of the population with this surname per 100,000 people also increased by 45.07%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #14,278 | #10,525 | 26.29% |
| Count | 1,925 | 3,048 | 58.34% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.71 | 1.03 | 45.07% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Sedano
In terms of ethnicity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census presents some interesting shifts. The largest proportion of people with the surname Sedano identified as Hispanic, making up 92.31% of all Sedanos in 2000 and growing slightly to 93.67% by 2010. The representation of Asian/Pacific Islanders within the Sedano demographic grew by 46.15%, though they still made up a relatively small percentage at 1.90% in 2010. Conversely, the proportion identifying as White saw a decrease, falling from 5.4% in 2000 to 4% in 2010. Lastly, there were no Sedanos who identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in 2000, but by 2010, 0.23% identified as Black. Meanwhile, the count for those identifying as two or more races was suppressed due to privacy concerns.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 92.31% | 93.67% | 1.47% |
| White | 5.4% | 4% | -25.93% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.3% | 1.9% | 46.15% |
| Black | 0% | 0.23% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0.83% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |