Explore the Family Name Funez
The meaning of Funez
Spanish: altered form of Funes, influenced by the patronymic suffix -ez.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Funez in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Funez has seen a marked increase in its popularity between 2000 and 2010. Ranked 23,739 in 2000, it jumped to 16,349 by 2010, marking a change of 31.13%. In terms of count, the number of individuals bearing the surname Funez increased from 995 to 1,762 during the same period, denoting a significant growth rate of 77.09%. The proportion of this surname per 100,000 people also saw an increase from 0.37 to 0.6, indicating a 62.16% rise.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #23,739 | #16,349 | 31.13% |
| Count | 995 | 1,762 | 77.09% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.37 | 0.6 | 62.16% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Funez
When looking at ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals some interesting shifts between 2000 and 2010. The majority of individuals with the surname Funez identified as Hispanic, increasing slightly from 91.86% in 2000 to 94.10% in 2010. The percentage identifying as White saw a slight decrease from 5.43% to 4.65%, a change of -14.36%. Notably, there was a significant increase in those who identify as Black, with the figure jumping from 0.50% to 0.96%, marking a 92.00% change. There were no individuals with the surname Funez who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year, while the category of two or more races dropped to zero in 2010 after being at 1.71% in 2000.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 91.86% | 94.1% | 2.44% |
| White | 5.43% | 4.65% | -14.36% |
| Black | 0.5% | 0.96% | 92% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.71% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |