Explore the Family Name Carmo
The meaning of Carmo
Portuguese: from a short form of the Marian name Maria do Carmo ‘Mary of Carmel’, from the Portuguese name of the Mount Carmel (see Carmen). Compare Do Carmo.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Carmo in the United States?
The popularity of the surname Carmo, according to data from the Decennial U.S. Census, has seen a significant increase between 2000 and 2010. In the year 2000, it was ranked 46,523 in terms of prevalence but by 2010, its rank improved to 42,094. This represents a change of approximately 9.52%. The count of individuals with the Carmo surname also climbed from 431 in 2000 to 516 in 2010 – a rise of roughly 19.72%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #46,523 | #42,094 | 9.52% |
| Count | 431 | 516 | 19.72% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.16 | 0.17 | 6.25% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Carmo
Examining the ethnic identity associated with the surname Carmo, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals notable changes over the decade. Those identifying as White made up 74.94% of the Carmos in 2000, and this figure rose to 88.57% in 2010, a change of 18.19%. While the percentage of those who identified with two or more races dropped sharply from 15.31% to 1.94%, there was an increase in the proportion of Black Carmos from 3.25% to 5.04%. The representation of Hispanic Carmos decreased by 44.34%, from 5.57% to 3.10%. There were no people with the Carmo surname who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 74.94% | 88.57% | 18.19% |
| Black | 3.25% | 5.04% | 55.08% |
| Hispanic | 5.57% | 3.1% | -44.34% |
| Two or More Races | 15.31% | 1.94% | -87.33% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |