Explore the Family Name Aquirre
The meaning of Aquirre
Hispanic: altered form of Basque Aguirre.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Aquirre in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Aquirre saw a slight increase between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the surname Aquirre was ranked 49,159th in terms of popularity, with a count of 402 individuals. By 2010, the rank has improved to 47,706 with an increase in count to 444 individuals. This represents a change of 2.96% in ranking and a 10.45% rise in the count within this decade. The proportion per 100,000 people remained constant at 0.15 over these years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #49,159 | #47,706 | 2.96% |
| Count | 402 | 444 | 10.45% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.15 | 0.15 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Aquirre
Regarding the ethnic identity associated with the surname Aquirre, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows some shifts between 2000 and 2010. The percentage of those identifying as Hispanic, while still dominant, decreased slightly from 90.05% to 88.96%. On the other hand, the proportion of those who identified as White increased by 18.72%, moving from 7.21% to 8.56%. During this period, there was also a minor increase in those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, with the number rising from 1.49% to 1.58%. No changes were recorded for those identifying as Black, American Indian and Alaskan Native, or belonging to two or more races.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 90.05% | 88.96% | -1.21% |
| White | 7.21% | 8.56% | 18.72% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.49% | 1.58% | 6.04% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |