Explore the Family Name Albuquerque
The meaning of Albuquerque
Spanish and Portuguese: habitational name from a place called Albuquerque in Badajoz province, Spain, near the border with Portugal. The surname has been established in Portugal since the 15th century. It is also found in western India, where it was taken by Portuguese colonists. History: The city of Albuquerque, NM, was named in 1706 in honor of the 10th Duke of Albuquerque (1668–1724), viceroy of New Spain. Some characteristic forenames: Spanish Jose, Manuel, Carlos, Alberto, Alvaro, Fernando, Pedro, Armando, Berta, Celestino, Emilia, Felipe. Portuguese Joao, Joaquim, Paulo, Manoel. Indian Dinesh, Anil, Mahesh, Naina, Vijay.
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How common is the last name Albuquerque in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Albuquerque significantly increased from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Albuquerque was ranked 35,342nd most common surname, with a total count of 603, representing 0.22 per 100,000 people in the U.S. By 2010, it had risen to the 29,138th spot with a total count of 813, increasing its representation to 0.28 per 100,000 people. This represents a popularity growth of approximately 17.55% over a decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #35,342 | #29,138 | 17.55% |
| Count | 603 | 813 | 34.83% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.22 | 0.28 | 27.27% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Albuquerque
The Decennial U.S. Census also provides information on the ethnic identity associated with the surname Albuquerque. Over the decade from 2000 to 2010, the ethnicity breakdown shows variations. The proportion of individuals with an Asian/Pacific Islander background grew by 37.11%. However, those identifying as two or more races sharply decreased by 89.86%. Individuals identifying as White saw a moderate increase of 12.18%, while those who identify as Hispanic experienced a decrease of 24.60%. From 2000 to 2010, the Black population using the surname Albuquerque emerged from zero to 2.09%. The American Indian and Alaskan Native population remained unchanged at zero.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 72.8% | 81.67% | 12.18% |
| Hispanic | 10.12% | 7.63% | -24.6% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 5.47% | 7.5% | 37.11% |
| Black | 0% | 2.09% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 10.95% | 1.11% | -89.86% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |