Explore the Family Name Pesqueira
The meaning of Pesqueira
Portuguese and Galician: habitational name from any of the places called Pesqueira, named from pesqueira ‘fishpond’. Some characteristic forenames: Spanish Francisco, Francisca, Jesus, Abelardo, Ana, Antonieta, Beatriz, Carolina, Concha, Elva, Gerardo, Ignacio.
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How common is the last name Pesqueira in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Pesqueira has significantly increased from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 30,324th most common surname, while in 2010, it moved up to the 27,411th spot, indicating a 9.61% increase in its rank. The count of individuals carrying this surname also rose by 20.88%, from 728 in 2000 to 880 in 2010. Furthermore, the proportion per 100,000 people of this surname saw an 11.11% growth during these years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #30,324 | #27,411 | 9.61% |
| Count | 728 | 880 | 20.88% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.27 | 0.3 | 11.11% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Pesqueira
When it comes to ethnic identity, individuals with the Pesqueira surname are predominantly Hispanic, according to the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, 88.32% identified as Hispanic, and this percentage slightly increased to 89.20% in 2010. The second largest group identified as White, which decreased from 10.03% in 2000 to 9.09% in 2010. A small sector identified as American Indian and Alaskan Native, but this population shrank by 35.48% over the decade. No individuals with this surname identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or having two or more races during either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 88.32% | 89.2% | 1% |
| White | 10.03% | 9.09% | -9.37% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 1.24% | 0.8% | -35.48% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |