Explore the Family Name Gimenez
The meaning of Gimenez
Spanish (Giménez): variant of Jiménez (see Jimenez). Some characteristic forenames: Spanish Carlos, Jose, Eduardo, Angel, Juan, Manuel, Alejandro, Alfredo, Gerardo, Luis, Lupe, Alberto.
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How common is the last name Gimenez in the United States?
The surname Gimenez has seen a significant surge in popularity in the United States, moving up from the 13,407th most popular name in 2000 to the 10,731st in 2010, according to data from the Decennial U.S. Census. This represents a near 20% increase in rank over the course of a decade. In terms of raw numbers, there were 2,083 individuals with the Gimenez surname in 2000 and this number increased by 42.82% to reach 2,975 in 2010. As a result, the proportion of people named Gimenez per 100,000 residents also went up from 0.77 to 1.01.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #13,407 | #10,731 | 19.96% |
| Count | 2,083 | 2,975 | 42.82% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.77 | 1.01 | 31.17% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Gimenez
Ethnically, the Gimenez surname is overwhelmingly associated with Hispanic identity. According to the Decennial U.S. Census, nearly 80% of individuals with the Gimenez surname identified as Hispanic in 2010, up from 74.17% in 2000. The second most common ethnic identity associated with the surname Gimenez is White, although its proportion decreased from 19.01% in 2000 to 13.85% in 2010. There was a slight increase in individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, moving from 4.94% in 2000 to 5.21% in 2010. Notably, the proportion of individuals identifying as two or more races dropped considerably from 1.39% to 0.61% over the same period. No individuals with the Gimenez surname identified as Black or as American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 74.17% | 79.97% | 7.82% |
| White | 19.01% | 13.85% | -27.14% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 4.94% | 5.21% | 5.47% |
| Two or More Races | 1.39% | 0.61% | -56.12% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |