Explore the Family Name Terrana
The meaning of Terrana
Italian (southern): from the feminine form of Terrano. Some characteristic forenames: Italian Antonio, Dante, Angelo, Gaspare, Giuseppe, Sal.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Terrana in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Terrana has seen a slight decrease in rank from 36,463 in 2000 to 37,442 in 2010, representing a change of -2.68. Despite this drop in rank, the count or number of individuals with the surname increased by 2.76%, from 579 to 595 during the same period. However, its proportion per 100k people decreased by -4.76, indicating that it became less common relative to other surnames.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #36,463 | #37,442 | -2.68% |
| Count | 579 | 595 | 2.76% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.21 | 0.2 | -4.76% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Terrana
Regarding ethnicity as per the Decennial U.S. Census, the majority of individuals with the Terrana surname are of White ethnic identity, although their proportion dropped slightly from 94.82% in 2000 to 92.44% in 2010. The Hispanic proportion saw a significant increase of 88.78%, growing from 2.94% to 5.55%. Those identifying with two or more races also made up a small portion of the Terrana population, but saw a decrease from 1.73% to 1.34%. There were no recorded individuals of Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnicities in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.82% | 92.44% | -2.51% |
| Hispanic | 2.94% | 5.55% | 88.78% |
| Two or More Races | 1.73% | 1.34% | -22.54% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |