Explore the Family Name Alguire
The meaning of Alguire
Americanized form of German Allgeier or Allgeyer.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Alguire in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Alguire saw a slight decline between 2000 and 2010. The rank of this surname dropped from 46153 in 2000 to 47966 in 2010, reflecting a decrease of approximately 3.93%. However, the count of people bearing this surname slightly increased from 435 to 441 during the same period. Consequently, the proportion of individuals with the Alguire surname per 100,000 people decreased by about 6.25% over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #46,153 | #47,966 | -3.93% |
| Count | 435 | 441 | 1.38% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.16 | 0.15 | -6.25% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Alguire
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows notable changes within the Alguire population from 2000 to 2010. While the percentage of those who identified as White maintained a stable majority, decreasing by only 0.16%, there was a significant increase in those who identified as Hispanic. Their numbers rose by around 39.49%, from 2.76% to 3.85%. Meanwhile, the percentage of those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander fell from 1.61% to zero, while those identifying as having two or more ethnic identities emerged at 1.13%. There were no reported individuals identifying as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.25% | 94.1% | -0.16% |
| Hispanic | 2.76% | 3.85% | 39.49% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.13% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.61% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |