Explore the Family Name Canchola
The meaning of Canchola
Hispanic (Mexico): possibly a topographic name from a derivative of cancho ‘boulder’. Some characteristic forenames: Spanish Jose, Juan, Raul, Manuel, Ruben, Alfonso, Jesus, Francisco, Ricardo, Salvador, Cristina, Fernando.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Canchola in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Canchola has seen a significant rise in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 8557 but jumped to 7035 by 2010, reflecting an increase of 17.79%. Similarly, the count of individuals bearing this name also rose from 3545 to 4758, a substantial growth of 34.22%. The proportion of people with the Canchola surname per 100,000 population also increased by 22.9%, from 1.31 to 1.61.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #8,557 | #7,035 | 17.79% |
| Count | 3,545 | 4,758 | 34.22% |
| Proportion per 100k | 1.31 | 1.61 | 22.9% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Canchola
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority of individuals with the Canchola surname identify as Hispanic. Between 2000 and 2010, the proportion of Hispanics with this surname increased slightly by 1.70%, from 91.57% to 93.13%. Meanwhile, all other ethnic identities recorded decreased proportions. The number of White individuals with the Canchola surname declined by 13.92%, and those identifying with two or more races had a decrease of 56.41%. Proportions of Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native also fell by 23.53%, 32.43%, and 46.15% respectively.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 91.57% | 93.13% | 1.7% |
| White | 7.11% | 6.12% | -13.92% |
| Black | 0.37% | 0.25% | -32.43% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.39% | 0.21% | -46.15% |
| Two or More Races | 0.39% | 0.17% | -56.41% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.17% | 0.13% | -23.53% |