Explore the Family Name Madariaga
The meaning of Madariaga
Basque: habitational name from any of various places in Gipuzkoa province named Madariaga, from Basque madari ‘pear tree’ + the locative suffix -aga ‘place or group of’. Compare Madriaga and Maradiaga. Some characteristic forenames: Spanish Juan, Jose, Luis, Ramon, Ricardo, Ana, Celso, Corazon, Eduardo, Fidel, Francisco, Gonzalo.
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How common is the last name Madariaga in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Madariaga has shown an increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 39,756th most common name, but by 2010 it had risen to the 32,438th spot, showing an 18.41 percent change. The count of individuals with this surname also increased from 520 to 709, a 36.35 percent growth. Accordingly, the proportion of people named Madariaga per 100,000 also grew by 26.32 percent, from 0.19 to 0.24.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #39,756 | #32,438 | 18.41% |
| Count | 520 | 709 | 36.35% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.19 | 0.24 | 26.32% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Madariaga
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority of individuals with the Madariaga surname identified as Hispanic in both 2000 and 2010. Specifically, the proportion increased slightly from 64.81 percent to 66.01 percent. On the other hand, the percentage of White individuals with this surname decreased by 20.10 percent, from 21.54 percent to 17.21 percent. There was a growth in the Asian/Pacific Islander category, from 11.73 percent to 15.23 percent. The American Indian and Alaskan Native representation declined slightly from 1.73 percent to 1.41 percent. No changes were recorded for those identifying with two or more races or as Black.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 64.81% | 66.01% | 1.85% |
| White | 21.54% | 17.21% | -20.1% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 11.73% | 15.23% | 29.84% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 1.73% | 1.41% | -18.5% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |