Explore the Family Name Espitia
The meaning of Espitia
Aragonese: unexplained; it originates from Fraga, in Huesca province. This surname is most common in Colombia and Mexico. Some characteristic forenames: Spanish Jose, Jesus, Alfonso, Juan, Pedro, Guadalupe, Manuel, Raul, Ruben, Angel, Bacilio, Carlos.
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How common is the last name Espitia in the United States?
The popularity of the surname Espitia in the United States has seen a significant increase between 2000 and 2010 as per the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, Espitia was ranked 9869th in terms of popularity, with 3018 individuals carrying the surname that year. By 2010, it had climbed to 7677th place, an impressive leap of 22.21%. This surge in popularity also resulted in an increase in the count of people with the surname Espitia from 3018 in 2000 to 4324 in 2010, marking a rise of 43.27%. As a consequence, the proportion of the surname Espitia per 100k people also grew from 1.12 to 1.47 within a decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #9,869 | #7,677 | 22.21% |
| Count | 3,018 | 4,324 | 43.27% |
| Proportion per 100k | 1.12 | 1.47 | 31.25% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Espitia
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Espitia according to the Decennial U.S. Census data shows a majority of Hispanic heritage, amounting to 94.93% in 2000 and slightly declining to 94.73% by 2010. The percentage of White individuals with the surname Espitia saw a slight increase from 4.08% to 4.26% over the same period. Meanwhile, the percentage of those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and those claiming two or more races both declined, from 0.17% to 0.14% and 0.27% to 0.21%, respectively. Conversely, the proportion of Black people with this surname rose by 11.76% and American Indian and Alaskan Native increased by 22.50%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 94.93% | 94.73% | -0.21% |
| White | 4.08% | 4.26% | 4.41% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.4% | 0.49% | 22.5% |
| Two or More Races | 0.27% | 0.21% | -22.22% |
| Black | 0.17% | 0.19% | 11.76% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.17% | 0.14% | -17.65% |