Explore the Family Name Ambrocio
The meaning of Ambrocio
Hispanic (mainly Guatemala, Mexico, and the Philippines): variant of Spanish Ambrosio.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Ambrocio in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Ambrocio has grown significantly in popularity between the years 2000 and 2010. The rank of the surname jumped from 30412 in 2000 to 17216 in 2010, marking a substantial increase of 43.39%. Additionally, the number of individuals bearing the Ambrocio name more than doubled, with a count rising from 725 to 1645, an impressive surge of 126.9%. This rise also led to a larger representation of the surname in the general population, as the proportion per 100,000 people increased by over 107%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #30,412 | #17,216 | 43.39% |
| Count | 725 | 1,645 | 126.9% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.27 | 0.56 | 107.41% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Ambrocio
Regarding ethnic identity, again referring to the Decennial U.S. Census data, it is evident that the majority of those with the surname Ambrocio identify as Hispanic. In 2000, 80.41% identified as such, and this percentage rose slightly to 88.09% in 2010. Meanwhile, there was a noticeable decrease among those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, going from 15.17% in 2000 to 8.63% in 2010. Similarly, those reporting two or more races decreased from 1.93% to 1.22%, while the percentage of Whites fell modestly from 2.34% to 1.95%. There were no reported instances of the surname among Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native populations in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 80.41% | 88.09% | 9.55% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 15.17% | 8.63% | -43.11% |
| White | 2.34% | 1.95% | -16.67% |
| Two or More Races | 1.93% | 1.22% | -36.79% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |