Explore the Family Name Zeferino
The meaning of Zeferino
Portuguese: from the personal name Zeferino, from Latin Zephyrinus (see Zephirin).
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How common is the last name Zeferino in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Zeferino has seen a significant increase in popularity over the years. In 2000, Zeferino was ranked 76,700th, with a count of 233 people bearing this name. This accounted for a proportion of only 0.09 per 100,000 people. However, by 2010, the rank had dramatically improved to 32,236, and the count increased to 715 - a change of more than 206%. Hence, the proportion per 100,000 also rose to 0.24, marking a growth of about 167%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #76,700 | #32,236 | 57.97% |
| Count | 233 | 715 | 206.87% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.24 | 166.67% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Zeferino
When it comes to ethnic identity, the Zeferino surname is predominantly found within the Hispanic community. The Decennial U.S. Census data from 2000 showed that 83.69% of the individuals with this surname identified as Hispanic, which increased to 88.67% by 2010. The percentage of those who identified as White decreased from 9.87% in 2000 to 7.97% in 2010. Interestingly, there appeared to be no individuals with the Zeferino surname who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year. Data for the Black community and those identifying as two or more races showed some changes, but these were either suppressed or reduced to zero for privacy reasons.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 83.69% | 88.67% | 5.95% |
| White | 9.87% | 7.97% | -19.25% |
| Black | 0% | 2.66% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 4.72% | 0% | -100% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |