Explore the Family Name Alcocer
The meaning of Alcocer
Spanish and Catalan: habitational name from any of various places called Alcocer, for example in the provinces of Guadalajara and Alicante, from Arabic al ‘the’ + quṣayr ‘small palace’, a diminutive of qaṣr ‘citadel’ (see Alcazar). Compare Alcoser. Some characteristic forenames: Spanish Jose, Juan, Carlos, Francisco, Jorge, Miguel, Pedro, Ricardo, Armando, Cesar, Eduardo, Guadalupe.
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How common is the last name Alcocer in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Alcocer saw a significant increase in the first decade of the 21st century. In the year 2000, Alcocer was ranked 11,295th in terms of surname popularity and by 2010, it jumped to 8,867th place, indicating an upward shift of over 21 percent. The count of individuals bearing this name also rose from 2,567 to 3,693 during the same period, showing a growth rate of nearly 44 percent. This surge resulted in an increased proportion per 100,000 people from 0.95 to 1.25, a rise of about 32 percent.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #11,295 | #8,867 | 21.5% |
| Count | 2,567 | 3,693 | 43.86% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.95 | 1.25 | 31.58% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Alcocer
Analyzing the ethnic identity associated with the Alcocer surname, data from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals that the majority of individuals with this last name identify as Hispanic. In 2000, around 92 percent of Alcocers were of Hispanic ethnicity, and this figure slightly increased to approximately 93 percent by 2010. Other ethnic identities were less represented among Alcocers, with percentages decreasing or remaining static over the ten-year period. For example, those identifying as White decreased from roughly six percent to just below six percent, while those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander fell by over 22 percent. Individuals who identified with two or more races saw the most dramatic drop of over 51 percent. The percentage of those identifying as Black, American Indian and Alaskan Native remained suppressed or zero for privacy reasons.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 91.55% | 92.55% | 1.09% |
| White | 5.96% | 5.77% | -3.19% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.64% | 1.27% | -22.56% |
| Two or More Races | 0.62% | 0.3% | -51.61% |
| Black | 0.23% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |