Explore the Family Name Amancio
The meaning of Amancio
Spanish and Portuguese: from the personal name Amancio, from Latin Amantius, from amans ‘who loves’.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Amancio in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Amancio has seen a rise in popularity between 2000 and 2010. The rank of this surname moved up from 62,046 in 2000 to 49,177 in 2010, indicating an upward shift of 20.74%. In terms of counts, the number of individuals with this surname increased by 41.72%, from 302 in 2000 to 428 in 2010. The proportion per 100,000 people also saw an increase of 36.36%, going from 0.11 in 2000 to 0.15 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #62,046 | #49,177 | 20.74% |
| Count | 302 | 428 | 41.72% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.15 | 36.36% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Amancio
In terms of the ethnic identity associated with the surname Amancio, there have been some changes over the decade as per the Decennial U.S. Census data. Asian/Pacific Islander representation decreased by 11.79% between 2000 and 2010, while those identifying as two or more races saw a significant drop of 70.53%. There was an increase in the percentage of individuals identifying as White, with a rise of 28.28%. However, the Hispanic proportion decreased slightly by 1.68%. No changes were noted for Black, American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnicities during this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 60.6% | 59.58% | -1.68% |
| White | 18.21% | 23.36% | 28.28% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 17.22% | 15.19% | -11.79% |
| Two or More Races | 3.97% | 1.17% | -70.53% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |