Explore the Family Name Terraza

How common is the last name Terraza in the United States?

Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Terraza has seen a significant increase between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the name was ranked at 86,992 but by 2010, it had jumped to rank 62,531, marking an impressive 28.12% change in popularity. The number of individuals bearing this surname also increased from 199 in 2000 to 320 in 2010, a rise of 60.8%. Consequently, for every 100,000 people, there were 0.07 named Terraza in 2000, compared to 0.11 in 2010, indicating a 57.14% proportional increase.

20002010Change
Rank#86,992#62,53128.12%
Count19932060.8%
Proportion per 100k0.070.1157.14%

Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Terraza

In terms of ethnicity, according to the Decennial U.S. Census, in 2000, nearly all (96.48%) of individuals with the surname Terraza identified as Hispanic. By 2010, this percentage slightly decreased to 95.31%, showing a slight change of -1.21%. There was no representation of Asian/Pacific Islander, those identifying with two or more races, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year. Interestingly, in 2010, there was a small portion (3.13%) of individuals with the surname Terraza who identified as White, which was not the case in 2000.

20002010Change
Hispanic96.48%95.31%-1.21%
White0%3.13%0%
Asian/Pacific Islander0%0%0%
Two or More Races0%0%0%
Black0%0%0%
American Indian and Alaskan Native0%0%0%