Explore the Family Name Chagoya
The meaning of Chagoya
Hispanic (Mexico): 1. variant of Chagolla 1. 2. altered form of Basque Echegoyen. Compare Chagolla 2.
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How common is the last name Chagoya in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Chagoya has seen a notable increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 22,854th in popularity, but by 2010, it had risen to the rank of 19,852nd, reflecting a change of 13.14%. The number of people with this surname also grew significantly during this period, from 1,046 in 2000 to 1,354 in 2010, representing an increase of 29.45%. The proportion of individuals named Chagoya per 100,000 people increased by 17.95% over the decade, from 0.39 to 0.46.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #22,854 | #19,852 | 13.14% |
| Count | 1,046 | 1,354 | 29.45% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.39 | 0.46 | 17.95% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Chagoya
Discussing the ethnic identity associated with the surname Chagoya, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the majority of individuals with this surname identify as Hispanic. This group saw a modest increase of 1.03% between 2000 and 2010, rising from 93.79% to 94.76%. Meanwhile, the percentage of those identifying as White decreased by 18.63%, from 5.26% to 4.28%. No significant changes were observed among individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, two or more races, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 93.79% | 94.76% | 1.03% |
| White | 5.26% | 4.28% | -18.63% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.48% | 0% | 0% |