Explore the Family Name Huereca
The meaning of Huereca
Hispanic (Mexico): altered form of Basque Guereca.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Huereca in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Huereca has seen a rise in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the surname ranked 70,473 in popularity, but by 2010 it had climbed to rank 58,337, representing a change of 17.22%. The count of individuals with this surname also increased during this period, moving from 259 to 348 people, indicating a significant growth of 34.36%. Similarly, the proportion of individuals bearing the Huereca surname per 100,000 people rose by 20% over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #70,473 | #58,337 | 17.22% |
| Count | 259 | 348 | 34.36% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.12 | 20% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Huereca
The Decennial U.S. Census data on the ethnic identity associated with the Huereca surname shows some changes between 2000 and 2010. Most notably, the percentage of individuals identifying as Hispanic increased slightly from 89.19% to 92.24%. On the other hand, there was a substantial decrease in the number of individuals identifying as White, which dropped from 9.27% in 2000 to 6.32% in 2010. There were no reported individuals with the Huereca surname identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during either census period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 89.19% | 92.24% | 3.42% |
| White | 9.27% | 6.32% | -31.82% |
| 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% |