Explore the Family Name Echegoyen
The meaning of Echegoyen
Basque: Castilianized form of Etxegoien, a habitational name from a place in Araba/Álava province, Basque Country (Spain), composed of the Basque elements etxe ‘house’ + goi ‘superior, upper’. Compare Chagoya 2.
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How common is the last name Echegoyen in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Echegoyen has seen a surge in popularity between 2000 and 2010. Originally ranked at 71,372 in 2000, it climbed up to secure the position of 54,990 by 2010, marking an increase of almost 23%. Additionally, the count of individuals bearing this surname grew from 255 to 374 within the same time frame, a substantial increase of approximately 47%. Also, there was a 44.44% increase in the proportion per 100k people who had the surname Echegoyen.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #71,372 | #54,990 | 22.95% |
| Count | 255 | 374 | 46.67% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.13 | 44.44% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Echegoyen
In terms of ethnicity, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the majority of individuals with the surname Echegoyen identified as Hispanic in both 2000 and 2010, though there was a slight decrease of 0.78% over the decade. The number of people identifying as White also increased by 15.15%, jumping from 6.27% to 7.22% over ten years. An interesting change occurred in the Asian/Pacific Islander category, which was at 0% in 2000 but rose to 1.34% in 2010. The proportions for Black, American Indian and Alaskan Native, and those identifying with two or more races remained stable at 0%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 92.16% | 91.44% | -0.78% |
| White | 6.27% | 7.22% | 15.15% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 1.34% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |