Explore the Family Name Pasqual
The meaning of Pasqual
1. Catalan: from the personal name Pasqual, Latin Paschalis, from pascha ‘Easter’ (see Paschal). 2. Italian (Veneto): variant of Pasquale. Some characteristic forenames: Spanish Andres, Bolivar, Esperanza, Francisco, Juan, Manuel.
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How common is the last name Pasqual in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Pasqual has seen a decrease in popularity over time. In 2000, Pasqual ranked 44,273 and this dropped to 48,800 in 2010, marking a change of -10.23. The count of individuals with the Pasqual surname also saw a decline from 458 in 2000 to 432 in 2010, a decrease of 5.68. Overall, the proportion of individuals named Pasqual per 100k decreased by 11.76 to reach 0.15 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #44,273 | #48,800 | -10.23% |
| Count | 458 | 432 | -5.68% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.17 | 0.15 | -11.76% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Pasqual
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Pasqual has also evolved over the years according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. The highest increase was seen amongst those identifying as Hispanic, up 45.97% to 43.98 in 2010. Those reporting as having two or more races also increased by 15.83% to 2.78. On the other hand, there were declines across all other reported ethnicities: Asian/Pacific Islander (down 18.54% to 6.94), White (down 20.37% to 34.95), Black (down 25.07% to 2.78), and American Indian and Alaskan Native (down 24.58% to 8.56).
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 30.13% | 43.98% | 45.97% |
| White | 43.89% | 34.95% | -20.37% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 11.35% | 8.56% | -24.58% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 8.52% | 6.94% | -18.54% |
| Two or More Races | 2.4% | 2.78% | 15.83% |
| Black | 3.71% | 2.78% | -25.07% |