Explore the Family Name Yrigoyen
The meaning of Yrigoyen
Basque: Castilianized form of Irigoien (see Irigoyen). This form of the surname is rare in Spain.
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How common is the last name Yrigoyen in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Yrigoyen has seen an increase between 2000 and 2010. The rank of this surname moved up from 64,385 in 2000 to 62,045 in 2010, showing a growth of 3.63%. In terms of the number of individuals with the Yrigoyen surname, there was an 11.76% increase with a count of 289 in 2000 jumping to 323 in 2010. However, despite these increases, the proportion of the Yrigoyen surname per 100,000 people remained constant at 0.11 over both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #64,385 | #62,045 | 3.63% |
| Count | 289 | 323 | 11.76% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.11 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Yrigoyen
The Decennial U.S. Census also provides information about the ethnic identity associated with the surname Yrigoyen. The data indicates that the majority of individuals with this last name identify as Hispanic, with an increase from 57.44% in 2000 to 62.85% in 2010. Meanwhile, the percentage of people identifying as White decreased from 39.79% in 2000 to 36.53% in 2010. The data for Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, and Black remained static at 0%, while the American Indian and Alaskan Native category saw a decrease from 1.73% in 2000 to 0% in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 57.44% | 62.85% | 9.42% |
| White | 39.79% | 36.53% | -8.19% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 1.73% | 0% | 0% |