Explore the Family Name Miguelez
The meaning of Miguelez
Galician (Miguélez): patronymic from the personal name Miguel.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Miguelez in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Miguelez has seen an increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the surname Miguelez was ranked 128,797 in terms of popularity and by 2010, it had risen to rank 111,988. This represents a significant increase of 13.05% in its rank. Along with this rise in rank, the number of individuals with the surname Miguelez also grew from 122 in 2000 to 157 in 2010, a growth rate of approximately 28.69%. However, the proportion of individuals with the surname Miguelez per 100,000 people remained unchanged at 0.05.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #128,797 | #111,988 | 13.05% |
| Count | 122 | 157 | 28.69% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.05 | 0.05 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Miguelez
With regards to ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data revealed that the majority of individuals with the surname Miguelez identified as Hispanic in both 2000 and 2010, with an increase from 75.41% to 83.44%. The percentage of individuals identifying as White decreased significantly from 24.59% to 16.56%. There were no recorded changes for those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native, with these categories remaining at 0.00% for both years. There were also no recorded changes for those identifying with two or more races.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 75.41% | 83.44% | 10.65% |
| White | 24.59% | 16.56% | -32.66% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |