Explore the Family Name Ubiera
The meaning of Ubiera
Spanish (Cáceres): unexplained. This surname is very rare in Spain; it is found mainly in the Dominican Republic.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Ubiera in the United States?
The surname Ubiera has seen a significant increase in popularity over the years, according to data from the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, it ranked 70,679 in popularity, but by 2010 it had risen to rank 57,781, marking an upward shift of 18.25%. The count of individuals with this surname also increased from 258 in 2000 to 352 in 2010, showing a growth rate of 36.43%. Consequently, the proportion of people named Ubiera per 100k population also increased by 20% during this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #70,679 | #57,781 | 18.25% |
| Count | 258 | 352 | 36.43% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.12 | 20% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Ubiera
When it comes to the ethnic identity associated with the surname Ubiera, there's been a minor fluctuation between 2000 and 2010 based on the data from the Decennial U.S. Census. The highest percentage of individuals with the Ubiera surname identify as Hispanic, increasing slightly from 92.64% in 2000 to 94.03% in 2010. While there was a small increase in those identifying as White (from 3.88% to 4.55%), there was a notable decrease in those identifying as Black (from 2.33% to 1.42%). There were no reported changes in the categories of Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, and American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 92.64% | 94.03% | 1.5% |
| White | 3.88% | 4.55% | 17.27% |
| Black | 2.33% | 1.42% | -39.06% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |