Explore the Family Name Joaquim
The meaning of Joaquim
Portuguese and Catalan: from the personal name Joaquim (see Joachim). Some characteristic forenames: Spanish Manuel, Jose, Albino, Alfredo, Armando, Carlos, Domingos, Mario, Raul.
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How common is the last name Joaquim in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname "Joaquim" has seen a slight increase between 2000 and 2010. In the year 2000, it was ranked as the 66,476th most common surname, but by 2010, it improved in rank to the 65,066th position, marking a change of 2.12%. The number of individuals carrying this surname also rose from 278 in 2000 to 305 in 2010, indicating a growth rate of 9.71%. Despite these changes, the proportion of the population with this surname per 100,000 remained at 0.1.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #66,476 | #65,066 | 2.12% |
| Count | 278 | 305 | 9.71% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Joaquim
When looking at the ethnic identity associated with the surname "Joaquim", data from the Decennial U.S. Census indicates some shifts between 2000 and 2010. The majority of individuals with this last name identified as White, increasing from 79.86% in 2000 to 85.90% in 2010. The Hispanic representation also saw significant growth of 71.91%, moving from 3.24% to 5.57%. However, there was a notable decrease among those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and Black, with reductions of 24.07% and 34.37% respectively. For those identifying with two or more races, the data was suppressed for privacy, and there were no reported cases of individuals identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 79.86% | 85.9% | 7.56% |
| Black | 8.99% | 5.9% | -34.37% |
| Hispanic | 3.24% | 5.57% | 71.91% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 2.16% | 1.64% | -24.07% |
| Two or More Races | 5.76% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |