Explore the Family Name De La Paz
The meaning of De La Paz
Spanish: from the second element of a personal name formed with the Christian religious (Marian) epithet de la Paz ‘of the peace’ (see Paz). Compare De Paz. Some characteristic forenames: Spanish Jose, Juan, Luis, Enrique, Roberto, Armando, Francisco, Javier, Jesus, Manuel, Mario, Alberto.
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How common is the last name De La Paz in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname De La Paz has shown a marked increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked at 6,611 with a count of 4,729, while in 2010, its rank rose to 5,436 with a count of 6,404, indicating a significant change of 17.77% in ranking and 35.42% in count. The proportion per 100k also increased by 24%, from 1.75 in 2000 to 2.17 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #6,611 | #5,436 | 17.77% |
| Count | 4,729 | 6,404 | 35.42% |
| Proportion per 100k | 1.75 | 2.17 | 24% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name De La Paz
The ethnicity associated with the surname De La Paz has also experienced some changes in the same period, according to the Decennial U.S. Census. The highest percentage is seen in the Hispanic community, which increased slightly from 79.91% in 2000 to 81.31% in 2010. Meanwhile, there was a slight increase among the Asian/Pacific Islander community and a significant increase within the American Indian and Alaskan Native communities, while the percentages of those identifying as White, Black, and of Two or more races have decreased during this time frame.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 79.91% | 81.31% | 1.75% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 11.74% | 11.77% | 0.26% |
| White | 6.58% | 5.2% | -20.97% |
| Two or More Races | 1.16% | 1.05% | -9.48% |
| Black | 0.42% | 0.37% | -11.9% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.19% | 0.3% | 57.89% |