Explore the Family Name Madriaga

The meaning of Madriaga

Hispanic (mainly Philippines): altered form of Basque Madariaga.

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How common is the last name Madriaga in the United States?

Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Madriaga has seen an upward trend between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Madriaga was ranked as the 33,528th most common surname in the United States, but by 2010 it had risen to the 29,138th position, marking a 13.09% increase in rank. The total count of individuals with this surname also grew from 642 in 2000 to 813 in 2010, signifying a 26.64% jump. Furthermore, the proportion of Madriagas per 100,000 people experienced a 16.67% growth during this period.

20002010Change
Rank#33,528#29,13813.09%
Count64281326.64%
Proportion per 100k0.240.2816.67%

Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Madriaga

The Decennial U.S. Census data reveals shifts in the ethnic identity associated with the surname Madriaga from 2000 to 2010. The majority of Madriagas identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, rising from 75.7% in 2000 to 79.7% in 2010, amounting to a 5.28% increase. There was a decrease in the percentage of Madriagas identifying as two or more races or White, with drops of 25.82% and 27.2%, respectively. The percentage of Madriagas identifying as Hispanic showed a slight increase of 2.38%. There were no Madriagas who identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native during these years.

20002010Change
Asian/Pacific Islander75.7%79.7%5.28%
Hispanic8.41%8.61%2.38%
White7.94%5.78%-27.2%
Two or More Races7.63%5.66%-25.82%
Black0%0%0%
American Indian and Alaskan Native0%0%0%