Explore the Family Name Artigas
The meaning of Artigas
Catalan: plural form of Artiga.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Artigas in the United States?
The surname Artigas has seen a rise in its popularity based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, it was ranked 56,979th in popularity and by 2010, it had risen to the 49,087th spot, marking an increase of 13.85%. The count of individuals bearing this surname also increased over the decade, from 335 to 429, a growth rate of 28.06%. The proportion of people named Artigas per 100,000 also rose by 25%, from 0.12 to 0.15.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #56,979 | #49,087 | 13.85% |
| Count | 335 | 429 | 28.06% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.15 | 25% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Artigas
In terms of ethnic identity, the Artigas surname is largely associated with the Hispanic community according to the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, 79.10% of Artigases were Hispanic, a figure that increased to 86.95% by 2010. On the other hand, the proportion identifying as White decreased sharply from 17.01% in 2000 to just 10.02% in 2010. The percentage of Asian/Pacific Islanders also dropped, from 2.99% to 2.1%. No changes were reported in the categories of 'Two or more races,' 'Black,' and 'American Indian and Alaskan Native'.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 79.1% | 86.95% | 9.92% |
| White | 17.01% | 10.02% | -41.09% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 2.99% | 2.1% | -29.77% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |