Explore the Family Name Echenique
The meaning of Echenique
Basque: Castilianized form of Etxenike, a topographic or habitational name referring to a house named with etxe ‘house’ + an unexplained second element.
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How common is the last name Echenique in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Echenique has seen a rise in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Echenique was ranked 53,047 in terms of prevalence, but by 2010 it had jumped to 43,006—a growth rate of nearly 19%. Similarly, the count of individuals with this surname grew from 366 to 503 during the same period, marking an increase of over 37%. The proportion of people with this surname per 100,000 also saw a growth of about 21%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #53,047 | #43,006 | 18.93% |
| Count | 366 | 503 | 37.43% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.14 | 0.17 | 21.43% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Echenique
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Echenique has also shown some changes, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, a significant majority (77.60%) identified as Hispanic, and this percentage rose to 85.69% by 2010. Meanwhile, the percentage identifying as White dropped from 19.67% to 11.53%. Interestingly, the data for 2010 also shows a small percentage (1.79%) of those with the Echenique surname identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, a category that did not appear in the 2000 census data for this surname. There were no individuals who identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 77.6% | 85.69% | 10.43% |
| White | 19.67% | 11.53% | -41.38% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 1.79% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |