Explore the Family Name Refugio
The meaning of Refugio
Hispanic (Philippines and Mexico): from a short form of the Marian personal name María del Refugio, or perhaps a nickname from Spanish refugio ‘refuge’.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Refugio in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Refugio has seen a notable increase in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 79,115th most popular surname but by 2010, it had risen to 54,530th. This represents an upward shift of 31.08 percent. Furthermore, the count of individuals carrying this surname also increased from 224 in 2000 to 378 in 2010 - a significant growth of 68.75 percent. The proportion per 100,000 people also increased from 0.08 to 0.13 over the same period, marking a rise of 62.5 percent.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #79,115 | #54,530 | 31.08% |
| Count | 224 | 378 | 68.75% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.08 | 0.13 | 62.5% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Refugio
Turning to the ethnicity of individuals with the Refugio surname, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census indicates that the majority identify as Hispanic. This group made up 85.71 percent of those with the surname in 2000 and increased slightly to 87.30 percent in 2010. The proportion of those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander decreased from 12.95 percent in 2000 to 11.64 percent in 2010. There were no records of individuals with this surname identifying as White, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 85.71% | 87.3% | 1.86% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 12.95% | 11.64% | -10.12% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| White | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |