Explore the Family Name Discua
The meaning of Discua
Hispanic (Honduras): unexplained.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Discua in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname "Discua" has demonstrated a significant increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the surname ranked 119,644 in terms of popularity, with a total count of 134 individuals bearing the name. However, by 2010, the surname had jumped to the rank of 62,903, marking a 47.42% increase in its ranking. The total count of individuals with the Discua surname also experienced a substantial growth of 137.31%, rising from 134 to 318. This means that for every 100,000 people in the U.S., about 0.11 have the last name Discua, a 120% increase from 2000 when the proportion was only 0.05.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #119,644 | #62,903 | 47.42% |
| Count | 134 | 318 | 137.31% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.05 | 0.11 | 120% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Discua
The ethnicity associated with the Discua surname also saw changes between 2000 and 2010, as per the Decennial U.S. Census data. The majority of individuals identified as Hispanic - 97.76% in 2000 which slightly declined to 94.65% in 2010. There was no recorded percentage of individuals who identify as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native for either year. A new category appeared in 2010, with 5.03% of individuals identifying as White. The data does not show any individuals identifying with two or more races in either 2000 or 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 97.76% | 94.65% | -3.18% |
| White | 0% | 5.03% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |