Explore the Family Name Vaquez
The meaning of Vaquez
Hispanic: altered form of Spanish Vázquez (see Vazquez).
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Vaquez in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Vaquez has seen a significant increase between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Vaquez was ranked 63,632 in popularity with only 293 counts. However, by 2010, it had moved to rank 53,204 with a count of 389, which represents an impressive 32.76% increase in the number of people bearing the surname. The proportion of Vaquez per 100k also increased by 18.18% during this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #63,632 | #53,204 | 16.39% |
| Count | 293 | 389 | 32.76% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.13 | 18.18% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Vaquez
The Decennial U.S. Census data also provides insights into the ethnicity associated with the surname Vaquez. In both 2000 and 2010, the majority of individuals with the surname identified as Hispanic, accounting for 90.78% and 93.06% respectively. This suggests an increase of 2.51% in the Hispanic identification over the decade. While there were some individuals who identified as White (6.48% in 2000 and 5.66% in 2010), the percentage decreased by 12.65%. The census data also indicated that a small percentage identified as Black in 2000 (2.39%), but this figure dropped to zero by 2010. There were no persons identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 90.78% | 93.06% | 2.51% |
| White | 6.48% | 5.66% | -12.65% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 2.39% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |