Explore the Family Name Solana
The meaning of Solana
Spanish and Aragonese: habitational name from any of numerous places called (La) Solana, derived from solano ‘place exposed to the sun’ (see Solano). Some characteristic forenames: Spanish Jose, Alberto, Blanca, Eugenio, Francisco, Gustavo, Juan, Luis, Manuel, Alfonso, Carlos, Eduardo.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Solana in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Solana has increased over the last decade. In 2000, Solana ranked as the 38,706th most popular surname; however, by 2010, it had jumped to the 34,223rd spot, marking an improvement of 11.58 percent. The count of individuals with this surname also saw a considerable rise, with 537 people in 2000 growing to 663 by 2010 — a change of 23.46 percent. Moreover, the proportion of people named Solana per 100,000 increased by 10 percent over the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #38,706 | #34,223 | 11.58% |
| Count | 537 | 663 | 23.46% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.2 | 0.22 | 10% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Solana
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Solana has also seen some shifts according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, nearly half (46.93 percent) identified as Hispanic, and this number rose to 51.73 percent by 2010. During the same time frame, the percentage of those who identified as White dropped from 44.13 percent to 37.56 percent. The Asian/Pacific Islander category saw growth, moving from 5.77 percent in 2000 to 8.90 percent in 2010. However, there were no changes recorded in two categories: Black and American Indian and Alaskan Native remained at 0 percent for both years. Lastly, a new category emerged in 2010 with 0.75 percent identifying as belonging to two or more races.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 46.93% | 51.73% | 10.23% |
| White | 44.13% | 37.56% | -14.89% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 5.77% | 8.9% | 54.25% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0.75% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 1.49% | 0% | 0% |