Explore the Family Name Quitugua
The meaning of Quitugua
Chamorro (Guam and Northern Mariana Islands): unexplained.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Quitugua in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Quitugua increased in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Quitugua was ranked 55,124th most common name in the United States, but by 2010 it had moved up to 43,006th, an improvement of nearly 22%. Similarly, the total number of individuals with this surname rose from 349 in 2000 to 503 in 2010, reflecting a growth of over 44%. The proportion per 100,000 people also increased by approximately 31%, from 0.13 to 0.17.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #55,124 | #43,006 | 21.98% |
| Count | 349 | 503 | 44.13% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.13 | 0.17 | 30.77% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Quitugua
The Decennial U.S. Census data reveals intriguing shifts in the ethnic identity associated with the surname Quitugua between 2000 and 2010. A significant majority of individuals with this surname identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, although this group's share decreased slightly by 5% during the decade. Those identifying with two or more races saw a modest increase of 5.78%. The proportion of individuals identifying as White decreased by nearly 18%. However, there was a noteworthy increase in those identifying as Hispanic, up by over 61%. Meanwhile, no individuals with the Quitugua surname identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 66.76% | 63.42% | -5% |
| Two or More Races | 17.48% | 18.49% | 5.78% |
| Hispanic | 6.02% | 9.74% | 61.79% |
| White | 9.17% | 7.55% | -17.67% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |