Explore the Family Name Pesquera
The meaning of Pesquera
Spanish: habitational name from any of the places called (La) Pesquera, meaning ‘fishing ground’.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Pesquera in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Pesquera has seen a rise in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 72,466th most popular surname but by 2010, it had risen to the 67,318th rank, indicating an increase of 7.1%. The count of individuals with this surname also increased from 250 in 2000 to 293 in 2010, showing a growth of 17.2%. Similarly, the proportion of people with this surname per 100k people also saw an increase of 11.11% during this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #72,466 | #67,318 | 7.1% |
| Count | 250 | 293 | 17.2% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.1 | 11.11% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Pesquera
When looking at the ethnic identity associated with the surname Pesquera, based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, we can see some changes between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the majority of those with the surname identified as Hispanic (79.20%), followed by White (17.20%) and then a small percentage identifying as two or more races (2.00%). By 2010, the proportion of those identifying as Hispanic increased slightly to 81.57%, while the proportion identifying as White decreased to 16.04%. Interestingly, by 2010, there were also individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, which wasn't the case in 2000. However, the proportion of those identifying with two or more races dropped to zero over this decade. No one with this surname identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 79.2% | 81.57% | 2.99% |
| White | 17.2% | 16.04% | -6.74% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 2.39% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | -100% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |