Explore the Family Name Sendra
The meaning of Sendra
Catalan: either an altered form of Cendra, a nickname from cendra ‘ash(es)’, or from the old personal name Sendra, medieval Latin Senderedus. Some characteristic forenames: Spanish Fidel, Jose, Amaro, Angel, Digna, Luis, Richardo.
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How common is the last name Sendra in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Sendra has seen a rise in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it held the rank of 57,252 and rose to 52,383 by 2010, an increase of 8.5%. The count of individuals with this surname also increased from 333 to 396 during these years, indicating a growth rate of 18.92%. Consequently, the proportion of Sendras per 100,000 people also rose by 8.33% from 0.12 to 0.13.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #57,252 | #52,383 | 8.5% |
| Count | 333 | 396 | 18.92% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.13 | 8.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Sendra
Discussing the ethnic identity associated with the surname Sendra, again based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, some shifts can be observed between 2000 and 2010. The surname did not register any individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year. However, there was a decrease in individuals identifying as White, from 66.67% to 59.60%, a drop of 10.60%. Meanwhile, those identifying as Hispanic grew from 29.73% to 39.39%, an increase of 32.49%. Interestingly, the representation of Black individuals decreased from 1.50% in 2000 to zero in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 66.67% | 59.6% | -10.6% |
| Hispanic | 29.73% | 39.39% | 32.49% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 1.5% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |