Explore the Family Name Terrones
The meaning of Terrones
Spanish: habitational name from any of the places in Salamanca and Málaga named Terrones, from terrón, probably in the sense ‘small estate’, or a topographic name from the same word. Some characteristic forenames: Spanish Jose, Carlos, Alicia, Manuel, Delfino, Eduardo, Francisco, Jesus, Jorge, Juan, Luis, Margarito.
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How common is the last name Terrones in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Terrones has seen a rise in popularity over the past decade. In 2000, it was ranked as the 9708th most common name, with 3070 individuals carrying it, representing 1.14 out of every 100k people. By 2010, the rank had increased significantly to 7490th, with 4448 individuals bearing the name, or 1.51 out of every 100k people. This represents an increase of 22.85% in rank and 44.89% in count, showing that the name Terrones has grown more common in recent years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #9,708 | #7,490 | 22.85% |
| Count | 3,070 | 4,448 | 44.89% |
| Proportion per 100k | 1.14 | 1.51 | 32.46% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Terrones
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Terrones, according to the Decennial U.S. Census, is predominantly Hispanic, accounting for over 90% in both 2000 and 2010. During this decade, the proportion of Hispanic individuals with this surname slightly increased from 90.98% to 91.50%. The proportion of people identifying as White decreased marginally from 7.88% to 7.55%. The data shows a significant decrease in individuals identifying with two or more races, down by 64.52%. However, there were small increases in individuals identifying as Black, Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native, though these groups still represent a tiny fraction of those with the Terrones surname.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 90.98% | 91.5% | 0.57% |
| White | 7.88% | 7.55% | -4.19% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.23% | 0.36% | 56.52% |
| Two or More Races | 0.62% | 0.22% | -64.52% |
| Black | 0% | 0.22% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.13% | 0% |