Explore the Family Name Vinueza
The meaning of Vinueza
Spanish: variant of Vinuesa, a habitational name from the town called Vinuesa in the province of Soria (Castile).
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How common is the last name Vinueza in the United States?
According to data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Vinueza increased in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 77,472nd in popularity but by 2010, it had climbed up to rank 53,072nd. This upward shift of approximately 31.5% demonstrates a significant increase in the use of the Vinueza surname. Similarly, the count of individuals bearing this surname rose from 230 to 390 during this decade, indicating a substantial growth of about 69.57%. Consequently, the proportion of people named Vinueza per every 100,000 also rose by 44.44% from 0.09 to 0.13.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #77,472 | #53,072 | 31.5% |
| Count | 230 | 390 | 69.57% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.13 | 44.44% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Vinueza
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the majority of individuals with the Vinueza surname identified as Hispanic in both 2000 and 2010. The percentage of Hispanics increased slightly from 87.83% to 92.82% over the decade. On the other hand, the percentage of Whites bearing this surname decreased by about 38.50%, moving from 10% to 6.15%. There were no recorded changes for Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnicities under the Vinueza surname during this period, as the data was either suppressed or remained at zero.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 87.83% | 92.82% | 5.68% |
| White | 10% | 6.15% | -38.5% |
| 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% |