Explore the Family Name Fiqueroa
The meaning of Fiqueroa
Hispanic: altered form of Galician Figueroa.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Fiqueroa in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Fiqueroa has seen an increase in popularity over a decade. In 2000, it was the 55,971st most common surname, but by 2010 it had jumped to the 44,957th spot, marking a rise of approximately 19.68%. The count of people with the surname also grew from 342 in 2000 to 477 in 2010, a substantial increase of 39.47%. This means for every 100,000 people, the proportion named Fiqueroa rose from 0.13 in 2000 to 0.16 in 2010, a change of about 23.08%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #55,971 | #44,957 | 19.68% |
| Count | 342 | 477 | 39.47% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.13 | 0.16 | 23.08% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Fiqueroa
In terms of ethnicity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals that the surname Fiqueroa is predominantly associated with Hispanic ethnic identity. In 2000, 93.57% of those bearing the surname identified as Hispanic, and this increased slightly to 96.02% by 2010. The percentage identifying as White showed a significant decrease from 4.97% in 2000 to 2.52% in 2010. There were no reported instances of those with the Fiqueroa surname identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either years. The data for these categories may have been suppressed for privacy reasons.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 93.57% | 96.02% | 2.62% |
| White | 4.97% | 2.52% | -49.3% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |