Explore the Family Name Accomando
The meaning of Accomando
Italian (Sicily): from medieval Latin arcumannus ‘German shepherd (dog)’, presumably a metonymic occupational name for a shepherd or possibly a nickname for someone thought to resemble this breed of dog. Some characteristic forenames: Italian Angelo, Giacomo, Gilda, Grazia, Italo.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Accomando in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Accomando saw a slight decrease in rank between 2000 and 2010, moving from 42,604 to 43,511—a drop of 2.13%. However, the actual count of people with this surname increased by 3.55% during the same period, from 479 in 2000 to 496 in 2010. The proportion per 100,000 inhabitants decreased slightly, however, from 0.18 to 0.17.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #42,604 | #43,511 | -2.13% |
| Count | 479 | 496 | 3.55% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.18 | 0.17 | -5.56% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Accomando
Turning to ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that those identifying as White constitute the largest proportion of individuals with the surname Accomando. In 2000, this group represented 94.99% of all Accomandos, although this figure decreased slightly to 93.55% by 2010. Of note is the increase in those identifying as Hispanic; their representation within the Accomando population grew substantially from 3.34% in 2000 to 5.65% in 2010 — a rise of 69.16%. There were no reported Accomandos who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year, while the percentage of those reporting two or more ethnic identities dropped from 1.67% in 2000 to zero by 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.99% | 93.55% | -1.52% |
| Hispanic | 3.34% | 5.65% | 69.16% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.67% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |