Explore the Family Name Verdeja
The meaning of Verdeja
Spanish (mainly Cantabria): variant of Verdejo.
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How common is the last name Verdeja in the United States?
Based on the data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Verdeja has increased between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Verdeja was ranked 52,174th in terms of popularity, but by 2010, it had risen to 43,885th place, marking a change of 15.89 percent. The actual count of people with this surname also grew from 374 to 491, an increase of 31.28 percent. Consequently, the proportion of individuals named Verdeja per 100,000 residents also rose from 0.14 to 0.17, indicating a 21.43 percent rise.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #52,174 | #43,885 | 15.89% |
| Count | 374 | 491 | 31.28% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.14 | 0.17 | 21.43% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Verdeja
The Decennial U.S. Census data on ethnic identity reveals that the majority of individuals bearing the Verdeja surname identify as Hispanic. As of 2010, 92.87 percent identified as Hispanic, a slight decrease from the 93.58 percent in 2000. The number of Verdejas identifying as White also increased, rising from 5.61 percent in 2000 to 6.11 percent in 2010. There were no reported Verdejas who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 93.58% | 92.87% | -0.76% |
| White | 5.61% | 6.11% | 8.91% |
| 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% |