Explore the Family Name Valderama
The meaning of Valderama
Hispanic: altered form of Spanish Valderrama.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Valderama in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Valderama has seen an increase in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In terms of ranking, it jumped from 76,700 in 2000 to 62,045 in 2010, a notable ascent of 19.11%. Correspondingly, the count of people bearing this surname also rose by 38.63%, from 233 in 2000 to 323 in 2010. This growth is further reflected in the proportion per 100k, which went up by 22.22% during this decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #76,700 | #62,045 | 19.11% |
| Count | 233 | 323 | 38.63% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.11 | 22.22% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Valderama
Analyzing the ethnic identity linked with the surname Valderama, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows interesting patterns. While the Hispanic ethnicity remains dominant at 64.09% in 2010 (a slight drop from 66.09% in 2000), there's a noticeable increase in the White demographic, climbing from 4.72% in 2000 to 6.50% in 2010, reflecting a 37.71% change. The Asian/Pacific Islander group maintains a steady presence, with a minor decrease of 0.41% over the decade. Interestingly, the category of Two or more races emerges in 2010 with 1.86%, while data for Black and American Indian and Alaskan Native demographics were suppressed for privacy.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 66.09% | 64.09% | -3.03% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 27.04% | 26.93% | -0.41% |
| White | 4.72% | 6.5% | 37.71% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.86% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |