Explore the Family Name Mauricio
The meaning of Mauricio
Portuguese (Maurício) and Spanish: from the personal name Maurício (Portuguese), Mauricio (Spanish), derived from the Latin name Mauritius (see Morris). Some characteristic forenames: Spanish Jose, Manuel, Juan, Carlos, Mario, Roberto, Lilia, Luis, Adela, Andres, Antero, Cipriano. Portuguese Manoel.
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How common is the last name Mauricio in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Mauricio has seen a surge in popularity over the last decade. In 2000, it was ranked 8,754th in the U.S., but by 2010, it had risen to the 6,346th spot, marking an impressive increase of 27.51%. The number of people with this surname also increased significantly, from 3,457 in 2000 to 5,371 in 2010, representing a 55.37% jump. The proportion per 100,000 people similarly saw a rise of 42.19%, going from 1.28 in 2000 to 1.82 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #8,754 | #6,346 | 27.51% |
| Count | 3,457 | 5,371 | 55.37% |
| Proportion per 100k | 1.28 | 1.82 | 42.19% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Mauricio
Turning to ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the majority of people with the Mauricio surname identified as Hispanic in both 2000 and 2010, with the percentage increasing slightly from 71.94% to 75.18% over the decade. Meanwhile, the second-largest ethnic identity group, White, saw a decrease from 13.77% to 12.18%. The Asian/Pacific Islander representation also dropped slightly from 10.67% to 9.79%. Interestingly, there was a modest increase in the Black category, rising from 0.67% to 0.93%. The number of those identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native or two or more races decreased, with the former dropping from 0.67% to 0.48% and the latter falling from 2.29% to 1.43%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 71.94% | 75.18% | 4.5% |
| White | 13.77% | 12.18% | -11.55% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 10.67% | 9.79% | -8.25% |
| Two or More Races | 2.29% | 1.43% | -37.55% |
| Black | 0.67% | 0.93% | 38.81% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.67% | 0.48% | -28.36% |