Explore the Family Name Dominquez
The meaning of Dominquez
Hispanic (Domínquez): altered form of Spanish Dominguez. Some characteristic forenames: Spanish Jose, Juan, Enrique, Luis, Manuel, Mario, Alberto, Armando, Blanca, Fernando, Francisco, Jorge.
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How common is the last name Dominquez in the United States?
According to the data derived from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Dominguez saw a decrease between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Dominguez was ranked as the 14,755th most popular surname, dropping to the 17,151st most common by 2010, a decline of 16.24%. The number of individuals with this surname also decreased in the same period from 1,846 to 1,652, a change of -10.51%. The proportion of people bearing the surname Dominguez per 100k also fell, from 0.68 to 0.56, marking a decrease of 17.65%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #14,755 | #17,151 | -16.24% |
| Count | 1,846 | 1,652 | -10.51% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.68 | 0.56 | -17.65% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Dominquez
On the matter of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority of people with the surname Dominguez identified as Hispanic in both 2000 and 2010, with slight growth from 90.85% to 91.04%. The proportions identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and Black saw minor increases, changing from 0.60% to 0.73% and 0.87% to 0.91% respectively. There was a new ethnic identity group in 2010, with 0.36% identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native, and another 0.30% reporting they belong to two or more races. Meanwhile, the proportion of individuals identifying as White reduced marginally from 7.04% to 6.66%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 90.85% | 91.04% | 0.21% |
| White | 7.04% | 6.66% | -5.4% |
| Black | 0.87% | 0.91% | 4.6% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.6% | 0.73% | 21.67% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0.36% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0.3% | 0% |