Explore the Family Name Senor
The meaning of Senor
Spanish (Señor): nickname from the title señor ‘mister’. Some characteristic forenames: Spanish Andres, Blanca, Don Juan, Felipe, Valeria.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Senor in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Senor saw a slight decrease in popularity ranking from 68,360 in 2000 to 69,579 in 2010, a change of -1.78%. Despite this drop in rank, the actual count of individuals with the Senor surname increased by 4.83% from 269 to 282 over the same period. The proportion of people with this surname per 100,000 populace remained constant at 0.1.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #68,360 | #69,579 | -1.78% |
| Count | 269 | 282 | 4.83% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Senor
The Decennial U.S. Census also provides insights into the ethnic identity associated with the Senor surname. There was an increase in diversity from 2000 to 2010, with the percentage identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and those reporting two or more races both rising. However, those identifying as White decreased from 76.21% to 70.21%. The Hispanic representation saw a small increase from 5.20% to 5.67%, while the Black population grew significantly from 11.90% to 14.89%. There was no change in the percentage of individuals who identified as American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 76.21% | 70.21% | -7.87% |
| Black | 11.9% | 14.89% | 25.13% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 5.67% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 5.2% | 5.67% | 9.04% |
| Two or More Races | 3.35% | 3.55% | 5.97% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |