Explore the Family Name Domiguez
The meaning of Domiguez
Spanish: variant of Domínguez (see Dominguez).
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Domiguez in the United States?
The surname Dominguez has seen a notable rise in popularity based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, it was ranked 86,657th and by 2010, it had moved up to rank 61,297, marking a change of 29.26 percent. The count of individuals bearing the surname also saw an increase during this period, with 200 recorded in 2000 and 328 in 2010, signifying a 64 percent growth. The proportion of individuals named Dominguez per 100,000 people also increased from 0.07 in 2000 to 0.11 in 2010, reflecting a 57.14 percent change.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #86,657 | #61,297 | 29.26% |
| Count | 200 | 328 | 64% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.07 | 0.11 | 57.14% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Domiguez
Regarding the ethnic identity associated with the surname Dominguez, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that most individuals are of Hispanic ethnicity. In 2000, the percentage was at 97.50 and while this did decrease slightly to 96.65 by 2010, the drop was minimal at just 0.87 percent. There was a small representation of White ethnicity in 2010 that was not present in 2000, accounting for 2.44 percent. Other ethnic identities such as Asian/Pacific Islander, two or more races, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native either remained constant at zero or were suppressed for privacy.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 97.5% | 96.65% | -0.87% |
| White | 0% | 2.44% | 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% |