Explore the Family Name Arco
The meaning of Arco
1. Spanish and Portuguese: habitational name from any of the places called Arco in Spain and Portugal, or a topographic name from arco ‘archway’. 2. Italian: metonymic occupational name for a bow maker or bowman, from arco ‘bow’, or a habitational name from a place called with this word, as for example Arco Felice in Naples province. 3. Americanized form of Slovenian and Jewish Arko. Some characteristic forenames: Spanish Emilio, Alberto, Carlos, Celestino, Juanita, Manuel, Miguel. Italian Angelo, Nino.
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How common is the last name Arco in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Arco has seen a growth in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the surname was ranked 65,492nd in terms of prevalence but jumped to 61,436th by 2010—a rise of approximately 6.19%. Additionally, the count of individuals with this last name increased by 15.55%, from 283 people in 2000 to 327 in 2010. The proportion of people named Arco per 100,000 also saw a 10% increase during this decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #65,492 | #61,436 | 6.19% |
| Count | 283 | 327 | 15.55% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.11 | 10% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Arco
The ethnicity associated with the surname Arco also shifted within this time frame, as per the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, the majority of people with this surname identified as White (72.08%), followed by Hispanic (25.8%). However, by 2010, the percentage of those identifying as White decreased by 15.15% while the proportion of Hispanics increased by 25.66%. Meanwhile, an emergence of Asian/Pacific Islander identity was observed, constituting 5.2% in 2010, where there were none recorded in this category in 2000. There were no changes in the categories of Two or more races, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 72.08% | 61.16% | -15.15% |
| Hispanic | 25.8% | 32.42% | 25.66% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 5.2% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |