Explore the Family Name Badamo
The meaning of Badamo
Italian (Sicily): from a personal name of uncertain etymology, probably of Arabic origin. Some characteristic forenames: Italian Carlo, Matteo, Paolo, Salvatore, Vita.
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How common is the last name Badamo in the United States?
According to the data from Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Badamo has seen a slight increase in popularity from 2000 to 2010, with its rank moving from 60,230 in 2000 to 59,603 in 2010, marking a change of 1.04%. The count of people with this surname also increased by 8.31%, from 313 in 2000 to 339 in 2010. However, the proportion per 100,000 people decreased slightly by -8.33%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #60,230 | #59,603 | 1.04% |
| Count | 313 | 339 | 8.31% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.11 | -8.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Badamo
Turning to the ethnicity of those bearing the Badamo surname, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the vast majority identify as White, although this percentage slightly decreased from 93.93% in 2000 to 91.74% in 2010. Individuals identifying as having two or more races also declined in this period by -18.06%. The most significant change was seen in the Hispanic category, which increased dramatically by 195.00%, even if still representing a small minority. There were no recorded instances of individuals with this surname identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either 2000 or 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.93% | 91.74% | -2.33% |
| Hispanic | 1.6% | 4.72% | 195% |
| Two or More Races | 2.88% | 2.36% | -18.06% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |