Explore the Family Name Esquer
The meaning of Esquer
Catalan: variant of Esquerra, a nickname for a left-handed person. Some characteristic forenames: Spanish Francisco, Manuel, Mario, Macario, Margarita, Adriana, Alicia, Ana, Bernarda, Carlos, Concepcion, Cristina.
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How common is the last name Esquer in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Esquer has seen a significant rise in the past decade. In 2000, it was ranked 17,952th overall and held by 1,435 individuals, representing approximately 0.53 per 100,000 people. By 2010, however, the rank had leaped to 15,719th place, reflecting a growth rate of 12.44%. The count of individuals bearing this surname also surged by 29.27% to 1,855, increasing its proportion to around 0.63 per 100,000 people.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #17,952 | #15,719 | 12.44% |
| Count | 1,435 | 1,855 | 29.27% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.53 | 0.63 | 18.87% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Esquer
When it comes to ethnicity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows that the majority of individuals with the surname Esquer identify as Hispanic. This ethnic group accounted for a remarkable 91.92% in 2000, which slightly increased to 92.18% by 2010. Meanwhile, those identifying as White made up 6.83% in 2000, slipping to 6.52% in 2010. Notably, there were no recorded individuals of Asian/Pacific Islander or Two or more races ethnicities in 2010, while a small fraction identified as Black and American Indian and Alaskan Native, totaling 0.43% each.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 91.92% | 92.18% | 0.28% |
| White | 6.83% | 6.52% | -4.54% |
| Black | 0% | 0.43% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.35% | 0.43% | 22.86% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.42% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |