Explore the Family Name Arciga
The meaning of Arciga
Hispanic (mainly Mexico): probably a cognate of Arciaga, a surname of Basque origin.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Arciga in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Arciga has significantly increased from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Arciga ranked 23,657th in terms of prevalence among surnames, but it climbed to 17,300th place by 2010, marking a nearly 27% change. The count for this surname also rose by an impressive 63.76%, from 999 in 2000 to 1,636 in 2010. This surge is reflected in the proportion per 100k people, which grew by almost half (48.65%) within the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #23,657 | #17,300 | 26.87% |
| Count | 999 | 1,636 | 63.76% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.37 | 0.55 | 48.65% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Arciga
In regards to ethnic identity, data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows that the majority of individuals with the surname Arciga identify as Hispanic, with the percentage remaining fairly steady at around 94% from 2000 to 2010. The representation of this surname within the Asian/Pacific Islander community saw a slight decrease of 16.33%. White individuals with the surname Arciga showed a modest increase, going up by 19% over the decade. No changes were detected among Black, American Indian, and Alaskan Native communities. Interestingly, those identifying with two or more races began to appear in 2010, making up 0.86% of the Arcigas.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 94.29% | 94.01% | -0.3% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 3% | 2.51% | -16.33% |
| White | 2% | 2.38% | 19% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0.86% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |