Explore the Family Name Sierras
The meaning of Sierras
Spanish and Catalan: probably a Castilianized form of Catalan Serres.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Sierras in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Sierras has seen a significant increase between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Sierras was ranked 51,809 in popularity with a count of 377, equating to a proportion of 0.14 per 100k. By 2010, the rank had climbed to 44,808 while the count increased to 479, raising the proportion to 0.16 per 100k. This data reflects an impressive growth of 13.51% in rank and 27.06% in the total count of individuals with the surname Sierras.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #51,809 | #44,808 | 13.51% |
| Count | 377 | 479 | 27.06% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.14 | 0.16 | 14.29% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Sierras
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Sierras has shown some shifts between 2000 and 2010, as indicated by the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, the majority of the bearers of the name were of Hispanic ethnicity at 80.37%, followed by White at 17.24%. There were no recorded bearers identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native. A decade later in 2010, the Hispanic percentage remained nearly unchanged at 80.38%, but the percentage of White decreased to 12.73%. The census also showed new representation from Asian/Pacific Islander at 3.97% and American Indian and Alaskan Native at 1.88%. There were still no individuals identified as Black or belonging to two or more races.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 80.37% | 80.38% | 0.01% |
| White | 17.24% | 12.73% | -26.16% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 3.97% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 1.88% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |