Explore the Family Name Requejo
The meaning of Requejo
Spanish: habitational name from any of the places called Requejo, mainly in the north of Spain, from the old Spanish word requejo ‘corner’.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Requejo in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Requejo has increased since 2000. Ranked 41,793 in 2000, it climbed to 35,945 in 2010, representing a growth rate of approximately 13.99 percent. The count of individuals bearing the surname also rose from 490 to 624 during this period, marking an increase of 27.35 percent. The proportion of people with this surname per 100,000 of the population also experienced a modest growth of 16.67 percent, moving from 0.18 to 0.21.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #41,793 | #35,945 | 13.99% |
| Count | 490 | 624 | 27.35% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.18 | 0.21 | 16.67% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Requejo
In terms of ethnicity, data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows that most individuals with the surname Requejo identify as Hispanic. This group saw a slight increase from 79.59 percent in 2000 to 83.33 percent in 2010. The number of individuals identifying as White decreased by 26.01 percent, while those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander marginally dropped by 1.90 percent. On the other hand, the percentage of people identifying with two or more races witnessed a notable increase of 18.03 percent. Black, American Indian, and Alaskan Native categories reported no changes during this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 79.59% | 83.33% | 4.7% |
| White | 10.61% | 7.85% | -26.01% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 7.35% | 7.21% | -1.9% |
| Two or More Races | 1.22% | 1.44% | 18.03% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |