Explore the Family Name Valensuela
The meaning of Valensuela
Hispanic: altered form of Spanish Valenzuela.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Valensuela in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Valensuela experienced a slight decline between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Valensuela was ranked 59,916th in terms of surname prevalence in the United States, with approximately 315 people sporting the name. However, by 2010, its rank had dropped to 65,244 and the count had slightly decreased to 304, marking a decrease of 3.49 percent. The proportion of people with the surname Valensuela per 100,000 also saw a reduction from 0.12 in 2000 to 0.1 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #59,916 | #65,244 | -8.89% |
| Count | 315 | 304 | -3.49% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.1 | -16.67% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Valensuela
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the majority of individuals with the surname Valensuela identified as Hispanic in both 2000 and 2010, with percentages of 96.19 and 96.05 respectively. There was a small decrease of 0.15 percent over this decade. Meanwhile, the percentage identifying as White saw a substantial increase, going from 1.59 in 2000 to 2.96 in 2010, an increase of 86.16 percent. No significant changes were observed in other ethnic categories such as Asian/Pacific Islander, two or more races, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native during this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 96.19% | 96.05% | -0.15% |
| White | 1.59% | 2.96% | 86.16% |
| 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% |