Explore the Family Name Mesquita
The meaning of Mesquita
1. Portuguese: topographic name for someone living near a mosque, Portuguese mesquita. 2. Spanish: variant of Mezquita, a cognate of 1 above. Some characteristic forenames: Spanish Antonio, Manuel, Jose, Pedro, Roberto, Adriana, Alfredo, Alvaro, Angelo, Armando, Camila, Fernando, Filipe, Francisco. Portuguese Joao, Henrique, Caio.
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How common is the last name Mesquita in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Mesquita has grown in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Mesquita was ranked as the 27,439th most popular surname, but by 2010, it had risen to the 25,810th position, marking an increase of 5.94%. The count of people with this surname also saw a significant rise during this period, with a 15.36% increase from 827 individuals in 2000 to 954 in 2010. Consequently, the proportion of people named Mesquita per 100,000 also increased by 3.23%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #27,439 | #25,810 | 5.94% |
| Count | 827 | 954 | 15.36% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.31 | 0.32 | 3.23% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Mesquita
When considering the ethnic identity associated with the surname Mesquita, data from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals interesting shifts between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the largest ethnic identities tied to Mesquita were White (42.56%), Hispanic (40.15%), and Black (7.74%). By 2010, the proportions had somewhat shifted, with an increase in the percentage identifying as White (48.95%) and Black (9.01%), and a decrease in the Hispanic identity (37.00%). The Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native categories also saw slight increases, rising to 1.68% and 2.41%, respectively. However, the group identifying as two or more races saw a significant decrease, falling from 5.8% in 2000 to just 0.94% in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 42.56% | 48.95% | 15.01% |
| Hispanic | 40.15% | 37% | -7.85% |
| Black | 7.74% | 9.01% | 16.41% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 2.3% | 2.41% | 4.78% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.45% | 1.68% | 15.86% |
| Two or More Races | 5.8% | 0.94% | -83.79% |