Explore the Family Name Zenteno
The meaning of Zenteno
Hispanic: altered form of Spanish Centeno.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Zenteno in the United States?
Based on the data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Zenteno has grown in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked as the 31,126th most popular surname and increased to the 24,325th position by 2010, reflecting a growth of around 21.85%. The total count of individuals with the Zenteno surname also grew significantly from 705 in 2000 to 1,031 in 2010, marking a 46.24% increase. The proportion of people named Zenteno per 100,000 residents also rose from 0.26 in 2000 to 0.35 in 2010, a hike of 34.62%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #31,126 | #24,325 | 21.85% |
| Count | 705 | 1,031 | 46.24% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.26 | 0.35 | 34.62% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Zenteno
As for the ethnic identity associated with the surname Zenteno, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that this surname is predominantly Hispanic. In both 2000 and 2010, over 96% of those bearing the Zenteno surname identified as Hispanic. There was a slight decrease in this percentage from 96.88% in 2000 to 96.22% in 2010. The presence of the Zenteno surname within the White ethnicity also saw a small increase from 2.84% in 2000 to 3.59% in 2010. The surname did not appear among those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during these years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 96.88% | 96.22% | -0.68% |
| White | 2.84% | 3.59% | 26.41% |
| 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% |