Explore the Family Name Nogales
The meaning of Nogales
Spanish: habitational name from either of two places called Nogales, in Badajoz and Málaga provinces. Some characteristic forenames: Spanish Jose, Javier, Jorge, Juan, Manuel, Roberto, Alejandra, Alfredo, Alicia, Belia, Carlos, Delfina.
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How common is the last name Nogales in the United States?
The surname Nogales increased in popularity from the 2000 Decennial U.S. Census to the 2010 Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, it ranked 31,464 in popularity; however, by 2010, the rank had improved to 25,935, representing a 17.57% jump. The count of people with this surname also grew from 696 in 2000 to 947 in 2010, an increase of 36.06%. This means that for every 100,000 people in the United States, there were approximately 0.26 individuals named Nogales in 2000, which increased to about 0.32 by 2010 – a rise of 23.08%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #31,464 | #25,935 | 17.57% |
| Count | 696 | 947 | 36.06% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.26 | 0.32 | 23.08% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Nogales
The ethnicity of the individuals with the surname Nogales also saw some shifts between the 2000 and 2010 Decennial U.S. Census data. Most notably, the percentage of individuals identifying as Hispanic rose from 87.64% to 90.50%, an increase of 3.26%. Simultaneously, those identifying as White decreased from 9.77% to 6.97%, a drop of 28.66%. There was a slight increase in the proportion of individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, from 1.15% to 1.37%. It's worth noting that for the first time in 2010, there were individuals (0.74%) who identified with two or more races. Conversely, those identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native in 2000, decreased to none by 2010. No individuals identified as Black during either census years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 87.64% | 90.5% | 3.26% |
| White | 9.77% | 6.97% | -28.66% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.15% | 1.37% | 19.13% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0.74% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 1.15% | 0% | 0% |