Explore the Family Name Vigueras
The meaning of Vigueras
Spanish: probably a topographic name derived from viga ‘beam’. In Spain, it is found mainly in Murcia.
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How common is the last name Vigueras in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Vigueras has grown in popularity during the first decade of the 21st century. In 2000, Vigueras was ranked 77,742nd in terms of frequency amongst all surnames in the United States but moved up to 61,899th place by 2010 - an increase of 20.38 percent. The number of individuals with this surname also significantly increased from 229 in 2000 to 324 in 2010, a growth of 41.48 percent. Consequently, the proportion of people named Vigueras per 100,000 residents rose by 37.5 percent during the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #77,742 | #61,899 | 20.38% |
| Count | 229 | 324 | 41.48% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.08 | 0.11 | 37.5% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Vigueras
When considering the ethnic identity associated with the surname Vigueras, based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the majority of people with this surname identify as Hispanic. This group saw an increase from 89.96 percent in 2000 to 96.30 percent in 2010. Conversely, the percentage of those identifying as White decreased from 8.73 percent in 2000 to 3.70 percent in 2010. There were no changes recorded for other categories such as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native between the two census years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 89.96% | 96.3% | 7.05% |
| White | 8.73% | 3.7% | -57.62% |
| 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% |