Explore the Family Name Migues
The meaning of Migues
Altered form of Galician and Portuguese Míguez (see Miguez).
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Migues in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Migues slightly decreased between 2000 and 2010. It fell from rank 28,888 to 31,033, reflecting a 7.43% drop in its ranking. Furthermore, the number of individuals bearing the surname Migues also reduced from 775 in 2000 to 748 in 2010, indicating a 3.48% decrease. The proportion per 100k population saw a more significant decrease of 13.79%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #28,888 | #31,033 | -7.43% |
| Count | 775 | 748 | -3.48% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.29 | 0.25 | -13.79% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Migues
When considering the ethnic identity associated with the surname Migues, it's clear that there were some shifts between 2000 and 2010, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. The most common ethnicity for this surname was White, which however slightly decreased from 90.32% in 2000 to 89.17% in 2010. The proportion of those identifying as Hispanic increased significantly by 37.30%, rising from 5.55% to 7.62%. Those who identified with two or more races slightly dropped by 7.76%, and American Indian and Alaskan Native representation also significantly decreased by 41.75%. No information on Asian/Pacific Islander or Black populations was available for either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 90.32% | 89.17% | -1.27% |
| Hispanic | 5.55% | 7.62% | 37.3% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 2.06% | 1.2% | -41.75% |
| Two or More Races | 1.16% | 1.07% | -7.76% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0.9% | 0% | 0% |