Explore the Family Name Alequin
The meaning of Alequin
Hispanic: unexplained.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Alequin in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the Alequin surname has seen a notable increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Alequin ranked 50,468th in terms of surname prevalence in the United States, but by 2010 it had risen to 43,511 -- an increase of 13.78%. The count of individuals with this surname also grew significantly during this period, from 389 in 2000 to 496 in 2010, marking a substantial 27.51% surge. Consequently, the proportion of people named Alequin per 100,000 inhabitants increased by 21.43%, from 0.14 to 0.17.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #50,468 | #43,511 | 13.78% |
| Count | 389 | 496 | 27.51% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.14 | 0.17 | 21.43% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Alequin
Looking at the ethnicity breakdown, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals shifts in the ethnic distribution associated with the Alequin surname from 2000 to 2010. Hispanic identity remained predominant, although the percentage saw a slight decrease from 90.75% to 86.09%. There was also a notable increase in those identifying as White, with the percentage rising from 7.46% to 10.08%. Additionally, new representation in the categories of Asian/Pacific Islander and Black were recorded in 2010, standing at 1.41% and 2.42% respectively. No changes were observed in the categories of American Indian and Alaskan Native, or in those identifying with two or more races.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 90.75% | 86.09% | -5.13% |
| White | 7.46% | 10.08% | 35.12% |
| Black | 0% | 2.42% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 1.41% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |