Explore the Family Name Enriques
The meaning of Enriques
Spanish: variant of Enriquez. Some characteristic forenames: Spanish Jose, Andres, Agustin, Alberto, Alejandro, Alfredo, Anselmo, Arturo, Blanca, Carlos, Edgardo, Efren.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Enriques in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Enriques has seen a rise in popularity over the last decade. In 2000, it ranked as the 28,460th most popular surname in the United States, but by 2010 it had climbed up to the 27,110th position, marking a relative increase of 4.74%. The number of people bearing the surname also increased from 789 to 893, a growth rate of 13.18% within the same period. The proportion per 100,000 people slightly rose as well, from 0.29 to 0.3, indicating a growing prevalence of this surname in the general population.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #28,460 | #27,110 | 4.74% |
| Count | 789 | 893 | 13.18% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.29 | 0.3 | 3.45% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Enriques
Regarding the ethnic identity associated with the surname Enriques, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census demonstrates some notable shifts between 2000 and 2010. The majority of individuals with this surname identify as Hispanic, a figure that remained relatively stable at around 79%. However, there were significant changes among other groups. For instance, the percentage of those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander decreased by 30.22%, while there was a marked increase in the proportion of individuals claiming two or more races, up by 84.59%. Additionally, 1.12% started to identify as Black and 0.78% as American Indian and Alaskan Native in 2010, categories not previously represented. The proportion of those identifying as White slightly decreased by 7.38%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 78.83% | 78.95% | 0.15% |
| White | 7.86% | 7.28% | -7.38% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 9.63% | 6.72% | -30.22% |
| Two or More Races | 2.79% | 5.15% | 84.59% |
| Black | 0% | 1.12% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0.78% | 0% |