Explore the Family Name Archuletta
The meaning of Archuletta
Altered form of Basque Archuleta. Some characteristic forenames: Spanish Amador, Angelina, Juan, Marcos, Mondo, Ricardo.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Archuletta in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Archuletta has seen a slight increase between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the surname ranked 29,481st in popularity, with 755 occurrences per 100,000 people. By 2010, its rank rose to 28,293rd, representing a 4.03% growth in rank, and its occurrence also grew by 11.92%, reaching 845 per 100,000 people. This translates to an overall proportion increase from 0.28 to 0.29 per 100,000 people, marking a growth of 3.57%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #29,481 | #28,293 | 4.03% |
| Count | 755 | 845 | 11.92% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.28 | 0.29 | 3.57% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Archuletta
In terms of ethnicity, data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows changes in the ethnic identity linked to the Archuletta surname from 2000 to 2010. While the Hispanic group remained dominant, growing from 66.23% to 68.76%, the percentage of Whites decreased from 30.33% to 27.46%. Individuals identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native also dropped slightly from 1.32% to 1.18%. Meanwhile, new appearances were noted in the Asian/Pacific Islander and Black categories, at 0.59% and 1.30%, respectively. However, those reporting two or more races saw a decline from 0.93% to 0.71%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 66.23% | 68.76% | 3.82% |
| White | 30.33% | 27.46% | -9.46% |
| Black | 0% | 1.3% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 1.32% | 1.18% | -10.61% |
| Two or More Races | 0.93% | 0.71% | -23.66% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.59% | 0% |