Explore the Family Name Xiques
The meaning of Xiques
Catalan (Xiqués): nickname derived from xic, an adjective meaning ‘small, young’ and a noun meaning ‘boy’.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Xiques in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Xiques has seen a mild increase in popularity in the United States from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, its rank was 64,572, which slightly improved to 63,524 in 2010, marking a 1.62% rise. The count of individuals with the Xiques surname also rose from 288 in 2000 to 314 in 2010, showing an increase of 9.03%. However, the proportion of this surname per 100,000 people remained consistent at 0.11.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #64,572 | #63,524 | 1.62% |
| Count | 288 | 314 | 9.03% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.11 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Xiques
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows a shift between 2000 and 2010. The majority of individuals identifying as White with the surname Xiques decreased significantly from 60.42% in 2000 to 48.09% in 2010, a drop of 20.41%. On the other hand, the percentage of those identifying as Hispanic increased notably from 38.19% to 49.68%, a rise of 30.09%. There were no recorded individuals with the surname Xiques identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 38.19% | 49.68% | 30.09% |
| White | 60.42% | 48.09% | -20.41% |
| 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% |