Explore the Family Name Aguillard
The meaning of Aguillard
1. Altered form, under the French influence in LA, of Spanish Aguilar. 2. French: from Old French aguille ‘needle’ + the (pejorative) suffix -ard, hence an occupational name for a needle maker or derogatory nickname for an irritating person. History: Antonio Aguilar, born c.1740 in Tenerife, settled in LA and had a son named François Aguillard. Some characteristic forenames: French Emile, Nicolle, Patrice, Pierre.
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How common is the last name Aguillard in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Aguillard experienced slight fluctuations in its popularity over a decade. In 2000, Aguillard was ranked the 23,568th most popular surname in the United States, and by 2010, it had dropped marginally to the 23,576th position, indicating a minimal change of -0.03%. However, the total count of individuals with this surname increased from 1,004 in 2000 to 1,077 in 2010, showing a growth rate of 7.27%. The proportion per 100,000 people remained stable at 0.37 during this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #23,568 | #23,576 | -0.03% |
| Count | 1,004 | 1,077 | 7.27% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.37 | 0.37 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Aguillard
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Aguillard also saw some shifts between 2000 and 2010 based on the Decennial U.S. Census data. The largest ethnicity group identified as White, although it decreased slightly from 71.02% to 68.62%. The second-largest group was Black, which saw a small increase from 23.90% to 24.70%. Hispanic representation also grew significantly, rising from 2.99% to 4.09%. Individuals of Asian/Pacific Islander heritage emerged in the 2010 census, making up 1.02% of the Aguillards, while the percentage of those identifying as two or more races declined slightly from 1.69% to 1.58%. There were no recorded changes in the American Indian and Alaskan Native category.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 71.02% | 68.62% | -3.38% |
| Black | 23.9% | 24.7% | 3.35% |
| Hispanic | 2.99% | 4.09% | 36.79% |
| Two or More Races | 1.69% | 1.58% | -6.51% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 1.02% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |