Explore the Family Name Vilches
The meaning of Vilches
Spanish: habitational name from Vilches, a place in Jaénprovince. Some characteristic forenames: Spanish Armando, Carlos, Francisco, Jorge, Juan, Luis, Consuelo, Jose, Miguel, Ricardo, Roberto, Adolfo.
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How common is the last name Vilches in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Vilches has shown an increase between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Vilches was ranked 29,390 in popularity, but by 2010 it had risen to a rank of 26,042, showing an improvement of 11.39%. The number of people with this surname also grew from 758 in 2000 to 941 in 2010, which is a 24.14% increase. Furthermore, the proportion of people with this surname per 100,000 individuals increased by 14.29%, moving from 0.28 to 0.32 between 2000 and 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #29,390 | #26,042 | 11.39% |
| Count | 758 | 941 | 24.14% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.28 | 0.32 | 14.29% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Vilches
Analyzing the ethnic identity associated with the surname Vilches according to the Decennial U.S. Census data, changes were observed between 2000 and 2010. The percentage of those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander increased by 26.40%, going from 3.03% to 3.83%. Those identifying as White decreased from 17.28% to 12.11%, marking a drop of 29.92%. Meanwhile, the largest group, Hispanic, saw a rise from 79.16% to 83.21%, a growth of 5.12%. There were no recorded changes for those identifying as two or more races, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 79.16% | 83.21% | 5.12% |
| White | 17.28% | 12.11% | -29.92% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 3.03% | 3.83% | 26.4% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |