Explore the Family Name Baccam
The meaning of Baccam
Southeast Asian: unexplained. It is found among the Tai Dam (‘Black Tai’) people. Some characteristic forenames: Southeast Asian Chan, Deng, Dong, Eun, Seng, Phong, Souk, Then, Tinh, Manivanh, Noi, Nouane. Vietnamese Dac, Ha, Houng, Hung, Khong, Khue, Khuyen, Long, Ly, Rang, Thanh, Thiem.
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How common is the last name Baccam in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Baccam saw a rise in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In the year 2000, it ranked 31,085 in popularity but climbed to 29,447 by 2010, reflecting a change of approximately 5.27%. The number of people bearing the Baccam surname also increased from 706 in 2000 to 802 in 2010. Consequently, the proportion of individuals with this last name per 100,000 people also experienced a slight increase of 3.85% over this decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #31,085 | #29,447 | 5.27% |
| Count | 706 | 802 | 13.6% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.26 | 0.27 | 3.85% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Baccam
The ethnicity distribution of the Baccam surname, according to the Decennial U.S. Census, has shown some shifts between 2000 and 2010. The majority of people with the Baccam surname identify as Asian or Pacific Islander, although the percentage decreased slightly from 90.51% in 2000 to 85.66% in 2010. Meanwhile, the percentage of individuals identifying as two or more races saw a significant increase of 35.69%, rising from 5.24% in 2000 to 7.11% in 2010. There was also a modest increase in those identifying as White from 3.68% to 4.86%. Interestingly, the census data for 2010 revealed a new presence of Hispanic ethnicity within the Baccam surname at 2.12%, where there had been none reported in 2000. No changes were observed for Black, American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnicities in both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 90.51% | 85.66% | -5.36% |
| Two or More Races | 5.24% | 7.11% | 35.69% |
| White | 3.68% | 4.86% | 32.07% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.12% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |