Explore the Family Name Riquelme
The meaning of Riquelme
Spanish: from a personal name composed of the ancient Germanic elements rīc ‘power(ful)’ + helm ‘helmet, protection’. Some characteristic forenames: Spanish Juan, Luis, Adela, Jaime, Jorge, Jose, Marcial, Rafael, Adolfo, Alberto, Ana, Carlos.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Riquelme in the United States?
The surname Riquelme has seen a rise in popularity over the years according to data from the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, it held rank 34,259, but by 2010 it climbed up to rank 25,865, reflecting a 24.5% increase. The number of individuals bearing this surname also grew from 626 in 2000 to 951 in 2010, marking a significant rise of 51.92%. Proportionally, for every 100,000 people, the count increased from 0.23 to 0.32 during the same period, which is a 39.13% change.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #34,259 | #25,865 | 24.5% |
| Count | 626 | 951 | 51.92% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.23 | 0.32 | 39.13% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Riquelme
Based on the ethnicity data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the majority of individuals with the Riquelme surname identify as Hispanic. In 2000, 89.46% identified as Hispanic and this increased slightly to 91.17% in 2010. The percentage identifying as White decreased by about 10.72%, from 9.42% in 2000 to 8.41% in 2010. Unfortunately, the data regarding those who identify as either Asian/Pacific Islander, Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native was suppressed for privacy reasons. In 2000, 0.80% of individuals with the Riquelme surname identified with two or more races, however, this figure dropped to zero by 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 89.46% | 91.17% | 1.91% |
| White | 9.42% | 8.41% | -10.72% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0.8% | 0% | -100% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |