Explore the Family Name Acoba
The meaning of Acoba
Hispanic (Philippines): probably a habitational name from Acova, a place in Lugo province (Galicia, Spain). Some characteristic forenames: Spanish Andres, Roberto, Adriano, Apolinario, Belen, Bonifacio, Brigido, Cerilo, Claudio, Dionicio, Eduardo, Elena.
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How common is the last name Acoba in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Acoba has seen a rise in popularity between 2000 and 2010. The rank of this surname moved up from 37,094th to 32,123rd most popular, a change of 13.4%. Similarly, the count of individuals carrying the Acoba surname increased by approximately 27%, from 566 to 718. Furthermore, the proportion per 100,000 people also saw growth, moving from 0.21 to 0.24, marking an increase of 14.29%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #37,094 | #32,123 | 13.4% |
| Count | 566 | 718 | 26.86% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.21 | 0.24 | 14.29% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Acoba
When it comes to the ethnic identity associated with the surname Acoba, data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows that the highest proportion identifies as Asian/Pacific Islander. This group saw a slight increase from 84.28% in 2000 to 86.21% in 2010. Those identifying with two or more races also rose slightly, from 6.36% to 6.82%. Meanwhile, those identifying as White and Hispanic both saw declines, dropping from 4.59% to 3.62% and 4.59% to 3.34% respectively. The proportions of those identifying as Black, American Indian, and Alaskan Native remained at zero for both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 84.28% | 86.21% | 2.29% |
| Two or More Races | 6.36% | 6.82% | 7.23% |
| White | 4.59% | 3.62% | -21.13% |
| Hispanic | 4.59% | 3.34% | -27.23% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |