Explore the Family Name Eguia
The meaning of Eguia
Basque: Castilianized form (Eguía) of Egia, a habitational name from either of two places called Egia in Biscay, Basque Country (Spain), named with (h)egi ‘mountain line, mountain side’ + the definite article -a. Some characteristic forenames: Spanish Juan, Luis, Jesus, Eduardo, Juventino, Mario, Pedro, Raul, Teodoro, Alfredo, Alicia, Araceli.
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How common is the last name Eguia in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname 'Eguia' has seen a significant increase in the United States between 2000 and 2010. From being ranked 20,528th most common name in 2000, it climbed to 17,367th by 2010, marking a 15.4% improvement in popularity. Similarly, the count of people with the surname 'Eguia' increased from 1,201 to 1,626, witnessing a noteworthy growth of 35.39%. The proportion of people bearing the 'Eguia' surname per 100k residents also rose by 22.22%, from 0.45 in 2000 to 0.55 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #20,528 | #17,367 | 15.4% |
| Count | 1,201 | 1,626 | 35.39% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.45 | 0.55 | 22.22% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Eguia
Turning to the ethnic identity associated with the surname 'Eguia', the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the majority of individuals carrying this name identify as Hispanic. This group saw a slight rise from 86.59% in 2000 to 88.93% in 2010. The data shows a minimal increase in Asian/Pacific Islander representation, which went from 5.83% to 5.97%. There was also a small emergence of individuals identifying with two or more races after 2000, accounting for 0.43% in 2010. However, the proportion of White bearers declined by 36.45% during the same period, dropping from 7.16% to 4.55%. No Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native representation was recorded in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 86.59% | 88.93% | 2.7% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 5.83% | 5.97% | 2.4% |
| White | 7.16% | 4.55% | -36.45% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0.43% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |