Explore the Family Name Egas
The meaning of Egas
Spanish: from the medieval personal name Egas, probably of Visigothic origin. This surname is very rare in Spain; it is found mainly in Ecuador. Compare Venegas.
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How common is the last name Egas in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Egas has significantly increased between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 82,019 but rose to 64,200 in 2010, marking a change of 21.73 percent. Similarly, the count of people with this surname went up from 214 to 310 over the same period, an increase of 44.86 percent. The proportion per 100,000 people also increased by 37.5 percent, going from 0.08 to 0.11.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #82,019 | #64,200 | 21.73% |
| Count | 214 | 310 | 44.86% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.08 | 0.11 | 37.5% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Egas
The ethnic identity associated with the Egas surname underwent some changes as well, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000 and 2010, there were no recorded instances of this surname among those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, or American Indian and Alaskan Native. The number of Black individuals with this surname remained quite low, though it did rise from 0 to 1.94 percent. The proportion of White individuals with the Egas surname decreased from 25.23 percent in 2000 to 18.71 percent in 2010. However, the surname is most commonly associated with the Hispanic ethnicity, which saw an increase from 72.90 percent in 2000 to 79.35 percent in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 72.9% | 79.35% | 8.85% |
| White | 25.23% | 18.71% | -25.84% |
| Black | 0% | 1.94% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |