Explore the Family Name Xique
The meaning of Xique
Hispanic (Mexico; Xiqué): altered form of Catalan Xiqués (see Xiques) or of some other derivative of xic ‘small, young’, also ‘boy’.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Xique in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Xique significantly increased between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 84,631st in prevalence, but by 2010, it had risen to 44,034th, marking a substantial upswing of 47.97%. The count of individuals with this surname also saw a significant uptick during this period, increasing by 137.38% from 206 to 489. As a result, the proportion of individuals named Xique per 100,000 people more than doubled, boasting an increase of 112.5%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #84,631 | #44,034 | 47.97% |
| Count | 206 | 489 | 137.38% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.08 | 0.17 | 112.5% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Xique
When considering the ethnicity of those bearing the surname Xique, according to the Decennial U.S. Census, the vast majority identify as Hispanic. In 2000, 97.57% of individuals with the surname Xique identified as Hispanic, and although this percentage decreased slightly by 2010 to 96.73%, it still represents a large majority. In 2010, a small percentage (2.86%) started identifying as White, a group that wasn't represented in 2000. There were no individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year, nor were there any individuals who identified with two or more races.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 97.57% | 96.73% | -0.86% |
| White | 0% | 2.86% | 0% |
| 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% |