Explore the Family Name Fuentez
The meaning of Fuentez
Hispanic: altered form of Spanish Fuentes. Some characteristic forenames: Spanish Ruben, Guadalupe, Lorenza, Ramon, Salvador, Adon, Alfredo, Andres, Armando, Arturo, Bernardo, Cesar.
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How common is the last name Fuentez in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Fuentez has seen an increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. The rank of the surname climbed from 15,942 in 2000 to 14,986 in 2010, a growth of approximately 6.0%. Additionally, the count of individuals with this surname increased by 17.8%, from 1,674 in 2000 to 1,972 in 2010. Consequently, the proportion of people named Fuentez per 100,000 population rose from 0.62 in 2000 to 0.67 in 2010, marking an increase of 8.06%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #15,942 | #14,986 | 6% |
| Count | 1,674 | 1,972 | 17.8% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.62 | 0.67 | 8.06% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Fuentez
Regarding ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data points out notable changes among those bearing the Fuentez surname. In 2010, a significant majority (89.35%) identified as Hispanic, although this represented a slight decrease from 90.74% in 2000. The percentage of White individuals with the surname Fuentez saw an increase of 26.96%, rising from 6.75% in 2000 to 8.57% in 2010. At the same time, the proportions of Fuentez identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native all declined. Specifically, identification as American Indian and Alaskan Native dropped dramatically by 36.11%, while the counts for Asian/Pacific Islander and Black decreased by 15.28% and 6.67% respectively. The group reporting two or more races also decreased slightly, from 0.48% to 0.46%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 90.74% | 89.35% | -1.53% |
| White | 6.75% | 8.57% | 26.96% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.72% | 0.61% | -15.28% |
| Black | 0.6% | 0.56% | -6.67% |
| Two or More Races | 0.48% | 0.46% | -4.17% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.72% | 0.46% | -36.11% |