Explore the Family Name Atienza
The meaning of Atienza
Spanish: habitational name from the town in Guadalajara province named Atienza. Some characteristic forenames: Spanish Elpidio, Pedro, Roberto, Ariston, Armando, Ernesto, Ranulfo, Renato, Ricardo, Agripino, Agustina, Aissa.
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How common is the last name Atienza in the United States?
The surname Atienza saw a significant increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010, according to data from the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, the name was ranked 19,537th in popularity in the U.S., but by 2010 it had jumped to 16,247th place, marking a change of 16.84%. The number of individuals bearing this surname also increased substantially during this period, from 1,278 in 2000 to 1,777 in 2010, which represents a 39.05% growth. Additionally, the proportion of people named Atienza per 100,000 residents increased by 27.66%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #19,537 | #16,247 | 16.84% |
| Count | 1,278 | 1,777 | 39.05% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.47 | 0.6 | 27.66% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Atienza
On the topic of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority of individuals with the surname Atienza identify as Asian/Pacific Islander. This group made up 85.45% of all Atienzas in 2000, and although there was a slight decrease, they still represented a substantial 83.79% in 2010. The second most common ethnic identity associated with this surname is White, accounting for 5.63% in 2000 and rising slightly to 5.8% in 2010. Over the same period, the proportion of Atienzas identifying as Hispanic rose from 5.63% to 6.19%, while those identifying with two or more races also saw an increase from 3.21% to 4.05%. It should be noted that no Atienzas identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 85.45% | 83.79% | -1.94% |
| Hispanic | 5.63% | 6.19% | 9.95% |
| White | 5.63% | 5.8% | 3.02% |
| Two or More Races | 3.21% | 4.05% | 26.17% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |