Explore the Family Name Siguenza
The meaning of Siguenza
Spanish (Sigüenza): habitational name from Sigüenza in Castile. Some characteristic forenames: Spanish Jose, Carlos, Mario, Rafael, Angel, Miguel, Alberto, Blanca, Carolina, Consuelo, Diego, Eduardo.
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How common is the last name Siguenza in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Siguenza has seen a significant rise in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 20,916th but jumped to 15,255th by 2010, marking a positive change of 27.07%. The count also increased from 1,173 to 1,927 during this time period, a remarkable growth of 64.28%. The proportion per 100,000 people also rose from 0.43 to 0.65, indicating a 51.16% increase.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #20,916 | #15,255 | 27.07% |
| Count | 1,173 | 1,927 | 64.28% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.43 | 0.65 | 51.16% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Siguenza
From an ethnic identity perspective, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the majority of those with the Siguenza surname identified as Hispanic in both 2000 and 2010, with a slight increase from 88.66% to 89.57%. The number of individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander also saw a moderate increase, going from 4.01% to 4.36%. However, those identifying as White decreased from 6.31% to 4.51%. A new category emerged in 2010, with 0.42% of people bearing the Siguenza surname identifying as Black, which was not recorded in 2000. The percentages for Two or more races showed a substantial jump from 0.60% to 1.14%, while the American Indian and Alaskan Native category remained constant at 0%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 88.66% | 89.57% | 1.03% |
| White | 6.31% | 4.51% | -28.53% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 4.01% | 4.36% | 8.73% |
| Two or More Races | 0.6% | 1.14% | 90% |
| Black | 0% | 0.42% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |