Explore the Family Name Valesquez
The meaning of Valesquez
Hispanic: altered form of Spanish Velásquez (see Velasquez).
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Valesquez in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Valesquez has increased in the United States between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 69,201st most common name, but by 2010, it had improved its standing to 65,593rd. Furthermore, the count of individuals with this last name also grew from 265 in 2000 to 302 in 2010, marking a rise of approximately 13.96%. The proportion per 100,000 people remained steady at 0.1 during both census years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #69,201 | #65,593 | 5.21% |
| Count | 265 | 302 | 13.96% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Valesquez
When it comes to ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority of individuals with the Valesquez surname identified as Hispanic in both 2000 and 2010. In 2000, 86.79% claimed Hispanic ethnicity, which increased to 91.72% in 2010. Meanwhile, those identifying as White decreased significantly from 10.19% in 2000 to 5.96% in 2010. Those identifying as Black were recorded as 2.26% in 2000, but data for 2010 was suppressed for privacy reasons. No Valesquezs identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native during these years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 86.79% | 91.72% | 5.68% |
| White | 10.19% | 5.96% | -41.51% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 2.26% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |