Explore the Family Name Encinias
The meaning of Encinias
Hispanic: altered form of Spanish Encinas. Some characteristic forenames: Spanish Manuel, Benito, Cipriano, Orlando, Ruben, Santos, Segundo, Abelina, Adan, Alfredo, Ancelmo, Ascencion.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Encinias in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Encinias has grown slightly over the decade from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Encinias ranked as the 21,638th most popular surname, but by 2010 it had moved up to the 21,272nd position, a change of 1.69%. The frequency of people bearing the name also increased with the count going from 1,123 in 2000 to 1,232 in 2010, indicating a growth of 9.71%. However, when considering the proportion per 100,000 people, there was no change, remaining steady at 0.42.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #21,638 | #21,272 | 1.69% |
| Count | 1,123 | 1,232 | 9.71% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.42 | 0.42 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Encinias
Regarding ethnic identity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census indicates that the majority of individuals with the Encinias surname identify as Hispanic, making up 87.18% in 2000 and slightly decreasing to 86.85% in 2010. The second largest group identified as White, representing 11.13% in 2000 and rising to 11.85% in 2010. A small percentage identified as having two or more races or as American Indian and Alaskan Native, with both groups seeing a decrease over the decade. There were no individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or Black in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 87.18% | 86.85% | -0.38% |
| White | 11.13% | 11.85% | 6.47% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.89% | 0.73% | -17.98% |
| Two or More Races | 0.53% | 0.41% | -22.64% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |