Explore the Family Name Antigua
The meaning of Antigua
Spanish: habitational name from any of several places called Antigua, especially in Gran Canaria, or La Antigua, from antiguo ‘old’. Compare Lantigua.
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How common is the last name Antigua in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Antigua has seen considerable growth between 2000 and 2010. The ranking improved from 38,833 in 2000 to 31,211 in 2010, marking an increase of 19.63%. Furthermore, the count of individuals with this surname also rose by 38.88% during the same period, from 535 to 743. Consequently, the surname's prevalence per 100,000 people saw a boost from 0.2 to 0.25, an increase of 25%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #38,833 | #31,211 | 19.63% |
| Count | 535 | 743 | 38.88% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.2 | 0.25 | 25% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Antigua
The Decennial U.S. Census also provides insights into the ethnic identity associated with the surname Antigua. In 2000, the most common ethnicity was Hispanic, at 86.73%, which increased to 89.77% by 2010. The representation of Asian/Pacific Islanders slightly decreased from 8.22% to 7.40%. There was also a notable decline in the proportion of white individuals and black individuals bearing the surname, from 2.99% to 1.48% and 1.31% to 0.67% respectively. Meanwhile, the percentage of individuals identifying as two or more races appeared for the first time in 2010 at 0.67%. The representation of American Indian and Alaskan Native remained constant at 0% over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 86.73% | 89.77% | 3.51% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 8.22% | 7.4% | -9.98% |
| White | 2.99% | 1.48% | -50.5% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0.67% | 0% |
| Black | 1.31% | 0.67% | -48.85% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |