Explore the Family Name Jiminez
The meaning of Jiminez
Hispanic (Jimínez): altered form of Spanish Jiménez (see Jimenez). Some characteristic forenames: Spanish Jose, Manuel, Juan, Pedro, Francisco, Luis, Rafael, Jesus, Miguel, Roberto, Ernesto, Cesar.
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How common is the last name Jiminez in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Jiminez has remained relatively stable over the past decade. In 2000, Jiminez was ranked as the 10,363rd most common name in the United States with a total count of 2,848 individuals carrying this surname. By 2010, despite slipping slightly to the 10,371st spot, the number of individuals with the Jiminez surname increased by approximately 9% to reach a count of 3,108. The proportion per 100,000 people also saw a slight decrease, shifting from 1.06 to 1.05.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #10,363 | #10,371 | -0.08% |
| Count | 2,848 | 3,108 | 9.13% |
| Proportion per 100k | 1.06 | 1.05 | -0.94% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Jiminez
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows some significant shifts between 2000 and 2010. The majority of individuals with the Jiminez surname identified as Hispanic, representing approximately 85% of the group in both years. The proportion identifying as Black rose substantially by about 21%, reaching 3.19% in 2010. There was also a modest increase in those identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native, up by 15% to 0.45%. However, the representation of Asian/Pacific Islander and those reporting two or more races declined by around 14% and 38% respectively. The percentage identifying as White saw a slight growth, moving from 8.81% to 8.98% over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 85.01% | 85.04% | 0.04% |
| White | 8.81% | 8.98% | 1.93% |
| Black | 2.63% | 3.19% | 21.29% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.65% | 1.42% | -13.94% |
| Two or More Races | 1.51% | 0.93% | -38.41% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.39% | 0.45% | 15.38% |