Explore the Family Name Valdepena
The meaning of Valdepena
Hispanic (Valdepeña): altered form of Spanish Valdepeñas, a habitational name from Valdepeñas, a town in Ciudad Real.
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How common is the last name Valdepena in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Valdepena has shown an increase in popularity between the years 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 52,827th most popular surname, but by 2010, it rose to the 44,730th position, indicating a notable growth of 15.33%. Correspondingly, the count of individuals with this surname also increased from 368 to 480, a rise of 30.43%, with the proportion per 100,000 people increasing by 14.29%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #52,827 | #44,730 | 15.33% |
| Count | 368 | 480 | 30.43% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.14 | 0.16 | 14.29% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Valdepena
Regarding ethnic identity associated with the Valdepena surname, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority identify as Hispanic. In 2000, 91.03% of those carrying the Valdepena surname identified as Hispanic, and that percentage increased slightly to 92.71% by 2010, making a change of 1.85%. There was a slight decrease in identification with White ethnicity over this decade, moving from 7.61% to 6.46%, a drop of 15.11%. Meanwhile, there were no reported associations with other ethnicities such as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in both years. Any potential information regarding the categories of "Two or more races" was suppressed for privacy.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 91.03% | 92.71% | 1.85% |
| White | 7.61% | 6.46% | -15.11% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |