Explore the Family Name Uresti
The meaning of Uresti
Hispanic (Mexico): probably from a Basque topographic name formed with ur ‘water’ + ezti ‘sweet, honey’. Compare Euresti. Some characteristic forenames: Spanish Juan, Enrique, Gilberto, Jose, Alfonso, Apolonio, Carlos, Ezequiel, Jesus, Raul, Adan, Amada.
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How common is the last name Uresti in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname "Uresti" has shown a significant increase in popularity. In 2000, the surname was ranked 16,238th in popularity across the United States, but by 2010, it had risen to 14,197th, marking a change of 12.57%. The count of individuals with the Uresti surname also increased from 1,635 in 2000 to 2,115 in 2010, reflecting a growth rate of 29.36%. Consequently, the proportion of people named Uresti per 100,000 population increased by 18.03% over the same decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #16,238 | #14,197 | 12.57% |
| Count | 1,635 | 2,115 | 29.36% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.61 | 0.72 | 18.03% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Uresti
When it comes to the ethnic identity associated with the surname Uresti, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the majority of individuals with this surname identified as Hispanic in both 2000 and 2010. In 2000, 89.72% of Urestis were Hispanic, and this figure slightly increased to 90.97% by 2010. The proportion of Urestis who identified as White decreased from 9.66% in 2000 to 8.42% in 2010. The records for 2010 also show a small proportion (0.38%) of Urestis identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, while the data for other ethnicities such as Black, American Indian and Alaskan Native, and those identifying with two or more races were either suppressed for privacy or showed no significant representation.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 89.72% | 90.97% | 1.39% |
| White | 9.66% | 8.42% | -12.84% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.38% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0.49% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |