Explore the Family Name Vicuna
The meaning of Vicuna
Basque: Castilianized form (Vicuña) of Bikuña, a habitational name from a place called Bikuña (in Castilian: Vicuña) in the Basque Country, Spain.
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How common is the last name Vicuna in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Vicuna saw an increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010, climbing from the 27,821st most common surname to the 22,481st. The number of people carrying this surname saw a significant rise during this period, with a growth rate of 40.71%. This indicates that for every 100,000 individuals in the United States, approximately 0.39 were named Vicuna in 2010, compared to 0.3 in 2000.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #27,821 | #22,481 | 19.19% |
| Count | 813 | 1,144 | 40.71% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.3 | 0.39 | 30% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Vicuna
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Vicuna has also seen some changes according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. A majority of those bearing the name identify as Hispanic – a figure that rose to 92.83% in 2010 from 90.65% in 2000. On the other hand, there was a decrease in the percentage identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, falling by 33.75% over the same decade. There was little change in the percentage identifying as White, with a minor decrease of 0.65%. Interestingly, no individuals identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year. However, by 2010, 0.44% of individuals with the Vicuna surname identified as belonging to two or more races.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 90.65% | 92.83% | 2.4% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 5.54% | 3.67% | -33.75% |
| White | 3.08% | 3.06% | -0.65% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0.44% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |