Explore the Family Name Vasques
The meaning of Vasques
Portuguese: patronymic from the personal name Vasco.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Vasques in the United States?
The Vasques surname saw a slight dip in popularity based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, it was ranked 10,142nd in terms of commonality and by 2010 it had dropped slightly to the 10,396th position, representing a -2.5% change. However, the number of individuals with this last name increased from 2,920 in 2000 to 3,099 in 2010, marking a 6.13% growth. Proportionally, per 100k people, the frequency of the Vasques surname decreased marginally from 1.08 in 2000 to 1.05 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #10,142 | #10,396 | -2.5% |
| Count | 2,920 | 3,099 | 6.13% |
| Proportion per 100k | 1.08 | 1.05 | -2.78% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Vasques
The ethnic identity of those bearing the Vasques surname has also seen some changes, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. The largest group remains those of Hispanic ethnicity, although their proportion dipped slightly from 88.08% in 2000 to 86.90% in 2010. Notably, representation among Black individuals jumped from 0.21% in 2000 to 0.58% in 2010, an increase of 176.19%. There was also a noticeable increase in those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and those reporting two or more races, with increases of 70.59% and 71.11% respectively. The percentage of those identifying as White rose slightly from 10.72% to 10.84%, while American Indian and Alaskan Native representation grew from 0.21% to 0.32%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 88.08% | 86.9% | -1.34% |
| White | 10.72% | 10.84% | 1.12% |
| Two or More Races | 0.45% | 0.77% | 71.11% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.34% | 0.58% | 70.59% |
| Black | 0.21% | 0.58% | 176.19% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.21% | 0.32% | 52.38% |