Explore the Family Name Uzcategui
The meaning of Uzcategui
Basque: Castilianized form (Uzcátegui) of a topographic name ending in -tegi ‘house, workshop of’.
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How common is the last name Uzcategui in the United States?
According to data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Uzcategui has significantly increased between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 110,523rd most popular surname with a count of 148, while in 2010 it rose to the 62,359th spot with an impressive count of 321, showing a growth rate of 116.89 percent. The proportion of people per 100k with this surname also grew from 0.05 in 2000 to 0.11 in 2010, a rise of 120 percent.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #110,523 | #62,359 | 43.58% |
| Count | 148 | 321 | 116.89% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.05 | 0.11 | 120% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Uzcategui
Based on ethnicity data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the Uzcategui surname is predominantly found within the Hispanic community, which saw an increase from 83.78 percent in 2000 to 86.60 percent in 2010. There was a slight decrease among those identifying as White, going from 13.51 percent in 2000 to 11.53 percent in 2010. As for individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, there was no representation in 2000 but by 2010 they made up 1.56 percent of the Uzcategui population. No changes were recorded for those identifying as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 83.78% | 86.6% | 3.37% |
| White | 13.51% | 11.53% | -14.66% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 1.56% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |