Explore the Family Name De La Guardia
The meaning of De La Guardia
Spanish: variant of Laguardia, with the preposition de ‘from’.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name De La Guardia in the United States?
The surname De La Guardia, according to data from the Decennial U.S. Census, has increased in popularity over the years. In 2000, the name ranked 75,219 in popularity, and by 2010, it had risen to rank 63,373, showing a positive change of 15.75%. The count of individuals with this surname also saw an increase from 239 to 315 during this period, marking an upward trend of 31.8%. With respect to proportion per 100k, there was an uptick from 0.09 to 0.11, indicating a growth rate of 22.22%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #75,219 | #63,373 | 15.75% |
| Count | 239 | 315 | 31.8% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.11 | 22.22% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name De La Guardia
The Decennial U.S. Census data for the ethnic identity associated with the surname De La Guardia showed significant prevalence in the Hispanic community. In 2000, 82.01% of those with this surname identified as Hispanic, and this percentage rose slightly to 83.81% by 2010. The white community also featured this surname, albeit less frequently, with 15.06% in 2000 and a slight decrease to 14.60% in 2010. Other ethnicities such as Asian/Pacific Islander were noted to have this surname in 2000 (2.09%), but no representation from this group or from those identifying as Black, American Indian, Alaskan Native, or of two or more races, was recorded in the 2010 census.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 82.01% | 83.81% | 2.19% |
| White | 15.06% | 14.6% | -3.05% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 2.09% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |