Explore the Family Name Egurrola
The meaning of Egurrola
Basque: topographic name from egur ‘firewood, kindling’ + the topographic suffix -ola ‘place of’. Compare Gurrola.
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How common is the last name Egurrola in the United States?
The surname Egurrola has seen a rise in popularity over the last decade, according to data from the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, Egurrola was ranked as the 86,341st most common name in the country, with approximately 201 individuals bearing the surname. However, by 2010, it had climbed to the 78,567th position, an increase of 9.0%. The count of people with this surname also rose by 20.9%, from 201 in 2000 to 243 in 2010. This indicates a slight increase in the proportion per 100k people, moving from 0.07 to 0.08.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #86,341 | #78,567 | 9% |
| Count | 201 | 243 | 20.9% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.07 | 0.08 | 14.29% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Egurrola
When considering the ethnic identity associated with the Egurrola surname, the Decennial U.S. Census data indicates that the majority identify as Hispanic. In 2000, 75.12% of those with the surname identified as Hispanic, and this figure rose to 85.60% by 2010, marking a notable increase of 13.95%. In contrast, the percentage of those identifying as White decreased significantly, from 17.91% in 2000 to just 10.70% in 2010. A small portion, 2.99% in 2000 and 2.06% in 2010, identified as Asian/Pacific Islander. No individuals within this surname group identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 75.12% | 85.6% | 13.95% |
| White | 17.91% | 10.7% | -40.26% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 2.99% | 2.06% | -31.1% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |