Explore the Family Name Sendejas
The meaning of Sendejas
Hispanic: altered form of Spanish Cendejas.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Sendejas in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Sendejas has experienced slight shifts in popularity over time. In 2000, the surname was ranked 41,130 and jumped to 41,886 in 2010, marking a decrease in popularity of 1.84%. Despite this shift in ranking, the number of individuals with the Sendejas surname increased from 500 in 2000 to 519 in 2010, a growth rate of 3.8%. However, when looking at the proportion per 100,000 people, there was a drop of 5.26%, indicating that the relative popularity of the surname has slightly decreased.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #41,130 | #41,886 | -1.84% |
| Count | 500 | 519 | 3.8% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.19 | 0.18 | -5.26% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Sendejas
The ethnicity associated with the surname Sendejas also underwent some changes between 2000 and 2010 according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. The majority of individuals with the Sendejas surname identify as Hispanic, though the percentage dropped from 93% in 2000 to 89.21% in 2010. There was also an increase in the number of individuals identifying as White, increasing from 6.4% in 2000 to 8.29% in 2010. In 2010, the census reported individuals with the Sendejas surname identifying as Black and American Indian and Alaskan Native for the first time, with both ethnicities accounting for 1.16% each. No individuals identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or having two or more races in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 93% | 89.21% | -4.08% |
| White | 6.4% | 8.29% | 29.53% |
| Black | 0% | 1.16% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 1.16% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |