Explore the Family Name Arechiga
The meaning of Arechiga
Hispanic (Mexico; also Aréchiga): altered form of Basque Arechaga, itself a Castilianized form of Aretxaga, a habitational name from the name of three places in Gipuzkoa and Araba/Álava provinces (Basque Country, Spain), from Basque aretx ‘oak’ + the locative suffix -aga ‘place or group of’. Some characteristic forenames: Spanish Jose, Juan, Francisco, Jaime, Manuel, Raul, Carlos, Jorge, Lupe, Ramon, Ricardo, Rogelio.
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How common is the last name Arechiga in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Arechiga has increased in popularity over the years. In 2000, it was ranked 11,423 and by 2010 it had risen to 9,794, marking a 14.26% increase. The count of individuals with this surname also saw significant growth, going from 2,531 in 2000 to 3,306 in 2010, which is a 30.62% upsurge. The proportion per 100k people rose from 0.94 to 1.12 during the same period, indicating a 19.15% rise.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #11,423 | #9,794 | 14.26% |
| Count | 2,531 | 3,306 | 30.62% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.94 | 1.12 | 19.15% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Arechiga
The ethnicity distribution of the Arechiga surname, as per the Decennial U.S. Census, displays a predominance of Hispanic identity. This group witnessed a slight increase from 92.69% in 2000 to 94.07% in 2010. The representation of those identifying as White decreased from 6.32% to 5.14%. There was also a decrease in those identifying with two or more races, dropping from 0.32% to 0.15%. The American Indian and Alaskan Native category experienced a small growth, increasing from 0.32% to 0.39%. The Asian/Pacific Islander and Black categories maintained a consistent 0% representation in both census years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 92.69% | 94.07% | 1.49% |
| White | 6.32% | 5.14% | -18.67% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.32% | 0.39% | 21.87% |
| Two or More Races | 0.32% | 0.15% | -53.12% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |