Explore the Family Name Laguardia
The meaning of Laguardia
1. Spanish: habitational name from Laguardia in Araba/Álava province, Basque Country. Compare De la Guardia. 2. Italian (also La Guardia): variant of Guardia ‘guard, watch’, with the addition of the definite article la. Some characteristic forenames: Spanish Jose, Carlos, Alberto, Anabella, Andres, Armando, Efrain, Elvira, Emilia, Evelio, Fernando, Genaro. Italian Antonio, Cono, Enrico, Rocco, Sal, Santo.
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How common is the last name Laguardia in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Laguardia has seen a notable increase between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 20,055 in popularity and rose to 19,469 in 2010, an improvement of 2.92%. The count of individuals with this surname also increased from 1,237 in 2000 to 1,388 in 2010, reflecting a growth rate of 12.21%. The proportion of people named Laguardia per 100,000 people also slightly grew by 2.17% during the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #20,055 | #19,469 | 2.92% |
| Count | 1,237 | 1,388 | 12.21% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.46 | 0.47 | 2.17% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Laguardia
The data from the Decennial U.S. Census also provides insights into the changes in the ethnic identity associated with the surname Laguardia between 2000 and 2010. While the majority identified as White (68.47% in 2000 to 65.20% in 2010), there was a slight decrease of 4.78% over the decade. Individuals identifying as Hispanic made up the second-largest group, increasing from 20.13% to 22.33%. Those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander also saw a rise from 9.94% to 10.45%. There was a noticeable increase of 23.26% in those identifying with two or more races, although they still represent a small fraction of all Laguardias. Interestingly, there were no individuals who identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 68.47% | 65.2% | -4.78% |
| Hispanic | 20.13% | 22.33% | 10.93% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 9.94% | 10.45% | 5.13% |
| Two or More Races | 1.29% | 1.59% | 23.26% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |