Explore the Family Name Baquero
The meaning of Baquero
Spanish: variant of Vaquero. Some characteristic forenames: Spanish Carlos, Ines, Armando, Fermin, Gilberto, Javier, Jose, Julio, Mario, Albaro, Alberto, Angel.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Baquero in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Baquero has seen an increase in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 30,582nd most common surname, but by 2010, it had risen to the 26,772nd position, indicating a positive change of 12.46%. The count of individuals bearing this surname also rose from 720 in 2000 to 909 in 2010, marking a substantial increase of 26.25%. Accordingly, the proportion of Baqueros per 100,000 people increased by 14.81%, moving from 0.27 to 0.31.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #30,582 | #26,772 | 12.46% |
| Count | 720 | 909 | 26.25% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.27 | 0.31 | 14.81% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Baquero
As for the ethnicity of those with the surname Baquero, the Decennial U.S. Census data indicates that the overwhelming majority identify as Hispanic. In both 2000 and 2010, around 90% of Baqueros reported this ethnic identity, with only a minuscule decrease of 0.13% over the decade. There was a small percentage (8.89% in 2000 and 8.69% in 2010) who identified as White, experiencing a slight drop of 2.25% between the two census years. A new addition in 2010 was the Asian/Pacific Islander category, accounting for 1.10% of Baqueros. No Baqueros identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year, nor did any report having two or more races.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 90% | 89.88% | -0.13% |
| White | 8.89% | 8.69% | -2.25% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 1.1% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |