Explore the Family Name Artega
The meaning of Artega
Spanish: altered form of Basque Arteaga or perhaps of Spanish Ortega. This surname is very rare in Spain.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Artega in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Artega has seen a significant increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Artega was ranked 75,219th in popularity with only 239 individuals carrying the name. By 2010, however, its rank had jumped to 50,851st with 410 individuals owning the surname, reflecting a 71.55% growth. This shift led to an increase in the proportion of individuals with the Artega surname from 0.09 per 100,000 in 2000 to 0.14 per 100,000 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #75,219 | #50,851 | 32.4% |
| Count | 239 | 410 | 71.55% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.14 | 55.56% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Artega
With regards to ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority of persons with the surname Artega identify as Hispanic. In 2000, 93.72% of Artega individuals identified as Hispanic, although this figure decreased slightly to 90.98% by 2010. The percentage of Artega individuals identifying as White also increased over the decade from 5.44% to 6.10%. There was a small emergence of Asian/Pacific Islander representation within the Artega surname group in 2010, accounting for 1.95%, whereas there had been none in 2000. No individuals with the Artega surname identified as Black, American Indian or Alaskan Native, or as belonging to two or more races during either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 93.72% | 90.98% | -2.92% |
| White | 5.44% | 6.1% | 12.13% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 1.95% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |