Explore the Family Name Domenech
The meaning of Domenech
Catalan (Domènech): from the personal name Domènec, Catalan form of Dominick. Some characteristic forenames: Spanish Luis, Guillermo, Jose, Armando, Angel, Carlos, Enrique, Fernando, Juan, Manuel, Orlando, Sergio.
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How common is the last name Domenech in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Domenech has notably increased since the turn of the century. In 2000, it was ranked 18,412 but by 2010 it had climbed to 17,120, a growth of 7.02%. The number of people bearing this surname also rose from 1,385 in 2000 to 1,657 in 2010, which represents a marked increase of 19.64%. The proportion of individuals with the Domenech surname per 100,000 people grew by 9.8%, moving from 0.51 to 0.56 during the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #18,412 | #17,120 | 7.02% |
| Count | 1,385 | 1,657 | 19.64% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.51 | 0.56 | 9.8% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Domenech
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows some interesting shifts among those with the Domenech surname. The Hispanic group maintained its majority, going from 83.83% in 2000 to 85.40% in 2010 - a modest increase of 1.87%. The White group saw a decline, falling from 13.86% to 12.85%, a change of -7.29%. The Black population remained relatively stable, with a slight increase from 1.08% to 1.09%. Interestingly, although there were no individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander in 2000, by 2010 this group made up 0.36% of the Domenech population. Conversely, those identifying as Two or more races fell from 0.65% in 2000 to none in 2010. The American Indian and Alaskan Native category remained at 0% for both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 83.83% | 85.4% | 1.87% |
| White | 13.86% | 12.85% | -7.29% |
| Black | 1.08% | 1.09% | 0.93% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.36% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0.65% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |