Explore the Family Name Acob

The meaning of Acob

Hispanic (Philippines): shortened form of Acoba.

Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.

How common is the last name Acob in the United States?

Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname 'Acob' has seen a significant increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, 'Acob' was ranked 65,862 in terms of popularity but by 2010 it had risen to rank 54,055; a notable increase of 17.93%. Additionally, the number of people carrying the 'Acob' surname expanded from 281 in 2000 to 382 in 2010. This 35.94% growth resulted in an increased proportion per 100k from 0.1 to 0.13, marking a 30% change.

20002010Change
Rank#65,862#54,05517.93%
Count28138235.94%
Proportion per 100k0.10.1330%

Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Acob

In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the 'Acob' surname is primarily associated with those of Asian/Pacific Islander ethnic identity. In both 2000 and 2010, this group made up over 84% of those with the 'Acob' name. Notably, there was a slight increase of 0.45% in the proportion of Asian/Pacific Islanders with this surname during this period. There was also a growth of 22.46% in the proportion of individuals identifying as having two or more races. However, there was a decrease in the percentage of Whites and Hispanics who bear the 'Acob' surname, with reductions of 11.80% and 26.34% respectively. The surname did not appear among those who identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native during these years.

20002010Change
Asian/Pacific Islander84.7%85.08%0.45%
Two or More Races6.41%7.85%22.46%
White3.56%3.14%-11.8%
Hispanic3.91%2.88%-26.34%
Black0%0%0%
American Indian and Alaskan Native0%0%0%