Explore the Family Name Biscocho
The meaning of Biscocho
Hispanic (Philippines): metonymic occupational name for a pastry cook, from Spanish biscocho ‘sponge cake’.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Biscocho in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Biscocho has grown in popularity over the past decade. In 2000, it ranked 79,394, but by 2010 it had climbed up the ranks to 68,770, which equates to a rise of 13.38%. The number of people with this surname also increased from 223 in 2000 to 286 in 2010, a significant increase of 28.25%. This means that for every 100,000 individuals in the U.S., the proportion with the Biscocho surname rose by 25% from 0.08 to 0.1.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #79,394 | #68,770 | 13.38% |
| Count | 223 | 286 | 28.25% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.08 | 0.1 | 25% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Biscocho
In terms of ethnicity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows that most people with the Biscocho surname identified as Asian/Pacific Islander in both 2000 and 2010, with this group increasing from 89.24% to 93.71% over the decade, a change of 5.01%. Those identifying with two or more races decreased from 6.28% to 4.20%, a decline of -33.12%. Meanwhile, those who identified as White in 2000 dropped to zero by 2010. There were no individuals with the Biscocho surname who identified as Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 89.24% | 93.71% | 5.01% |
| Two or More Races | 6.28% | 4.2% | -33.12% |
| White | 4.48% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |