Explore the Family Name Figuera
The meaning of Figuera
Catalan: habitational name from La Figuera in Tarragona, Catalonia, named with figuera ‘fig tree’, from Latin ficaria.
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How common is the last name Figuera in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Figuera saw a notable increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. The rank of this surname moved up by approximately 20%, from 50,366 in 2000 to 40,494 in 2010. Similarly, the count, or total number of individuals with the Figuera surname, rose by 38.46% from 390 to 540 within the same period. There was also an upward trend in the proportion per 100k people, which increased by 28.57% from 0.14 to 0.18.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #50,366 | #40,494 | 19.6% |
| Count | 390 | 540 | 38.46% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.14 | 0.18 | 28.57% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Figuera
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that there has been a shift in the ethnic identity associated with the surname Figuera between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the majority of individuals with this surname identified as Hispanic (74.10%), followed by White (16.15%), Asian/Pacific Islander (5.13%), and Black (3.33%). By 2010, the percentage of individuals identifying as Hispanic had grown to 80.37%, while the percentages for those identifying as White and Asian/Pacific Islander declined to 10.37% and 4.44% respectively. However, there was a slight increase in the percentage identifying as Black, from 3.33% in 2000 to 4.07% in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 74.1% | 80.37% | 8.46% |
| White | 16.15% | 10.37% | -35.79% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 5.13% | 4.44% | -13.45% |
| Black | 3.33% | 4.07% | 22.22% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |