Explore the Family Name Uscanga
The meaning of Uscanga
Hispanic (Mexico): altered form of Basque Uzcanga, itself a Castilianized form of Uzkanga, a habitational name from a place so named in Biscay (Basque Country, Spain).
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How common is the last name Uscanga in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Uscanga has significantly increased in popularity over a decade. From 2000 to 2010, it rose from rank 57,544 to 33,316, reflecting a growth rate of 42.1%. The count of individuals carrying this surname also more than doubled during this period, increasing from 331 to 686. As a result, the proportion of Uscangas per 100,000 people nearly doubled as well, growing by an impressive 91.67%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #57,544 | #33,316 | 42.1% |
| Count | 331 | 686 | 107.25% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.23 | 91.67% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Uscanga
On the matter of ethnicity, data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows that the Uscanga surname is predominantly associated with the Hispanic community. In both 2000 and 2010, over 97% of the bearers of this surname identified as Hispanic. There was a slight decline of 0.21% in this figure from 2000 to 2010. A small percentage of Uscangas identify as White, which increased slightly from 2.42% in 2000 to 2.62% in 2010. There were no recorded instances of this surname among the Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native communities.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 97.28% | 97.08% | -0.21% |
| White | 2.42% | 2.62% | 8.26% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |