Explore the Family Name Aguiniga
The meaning of Aguiniga
Spanish (Aguiñiga): altered form of Aguiñaga, Castilianized form of Basque Aginaga (see Aguinaga). Some characteristic forenames: Spanish Francisco, Jose, Carlos, Jorge, Ignacio, Miguel, Salvador, Adan, Alfonso, Bulmaro, Efren, Genoveva.
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How common is the last name Aguiniga in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Aguiniga has seen an upward trend between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 27,289th most popular surname, but by 2010 it had risen to the 25,272nd spot, marking a 7.39% increase in rank. The number of people bearing this surname also rose from 833 in 2000 to 980 in 2010, reflecting a 17.65% increase. Furthermore, the proportion of individuals with this surname per 100,000 people grew by 6.45%, moving from 0.31 to 0.33.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #27,289 | #25,272 | 7.39% |
| Count | 833 | 980 | 17.65% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.31 | 0.33 | 6.45% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Aguiniga
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data indicates that the majority of individuals with the surname Aguiniga identify as Hispanic. This group experienced a slight increase from 91.60% in 2000 to 93.78% in 2010. However, individuals identifying as White and bearing this surname decreased by 19.35%, going from 7.08% in 2000 to 5.71% in 2010. The table does not show any persons with this surname identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, American Indian and Alaskan Native, or two or more races in either 2000 or 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 91.6% | 93.78% | 2.38% |
| White | 7.08% | 5.71% | -19.35% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.72% | 0% | 0% |