Explore the Family Name Visitacion
The meaning of Visitacion
Spanish: from a short form of the Marian name María de la Visitación, referring to the visit of Virgin Mary, pregnant with Jesus, to her cousin Elizabeth, pregnant in turn by John the Baptist. This surname is most common in the Philippines.
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How common is the last name Visitacion in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Visitacion has grown in popularity over time. In 2000, it ranked 56,246th in popularity with a count of 340 occurrences per 100,000 individuals. By 2010, the name had climbed to the 48,256th position with a count of 438 per 100,000, marking an increase of 14.21% in rank and 28.82% in count. The proportion of individuals with this last name per 100,000 also increased by 15.38%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #56,246 | #48,256 | 14.21% |
| Count | 340 | 438 | 28.82% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.13 | 0.15 | 15.38% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Visitacion
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Visitacion has slightly shifted according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. As of 2000, the majority of bearers identified as Asian/Pacific Islander at 81.18%, increasing to 82.65% in 2010. The percentage of individuals identifying with two or more races saw notable growth from 5.88% in 2000 to 7.31% in 2010. Conversely, identification as White declined from 5.59% to 4.79%, and those identifying as Hispanic dropped significantly from 6.76% to 4.34%. There were no recorded instances of individuals identifying as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 81.18% | 82.65% | 1.81% |
| Two or More Races | 5.88% | 7.31% | 24.32% |
| White | 5.59% | 4.79% | -14.31% |
| Hispanic | 6.76% | 4.34% | -35.8% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |