Explore the Family Name Casco
The meaning of Casco
1. Spanish and Portuguese: nickname from casco ‘helmet, shell’. 2. Spanish: habitational name from any of the three places called Casco in Pontevedra province (Galicia), spreading especially into Extremadura, or El Casco in Aragon. Some characteristic forenames: Spanish Jose, Juan, Francisco, Salvador, Adolfo, Carlos, Jose Antonio, Manuel, Marta, Adriana, Alberto, Ana.
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How common is the last name Casco in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Casco has seen an increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Casco ranked 22,078 but had risen to 19,896 by 2010, marking a change of 9.88%. The number of individuals with this surname also increased over this period, from 1,093 in 2000 to 1,350 in 2010, an increase of 23.51%. The proportion of people named Casco per 100,000 also saw a rise of 12.2%, shifting from 0.41 to 0.46.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #22,078 | #19,896 | 9.88% |
| Count | 1,093 | 1,350 | 23.51% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.41 | 0.46 | 12.2% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Casco
Turning to ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals some shifts among those carrying the Casco surname between 2000 and 2010. The Hispanic population experienced a slight increase from 81.79% to 85.04%. The Asian/Pacific Islander group also saw a small growth of 6.44%, increasing their share from 6.68% to 7.11%. However, the proportion of Cascus who identified as White decreased significantly during this period, dropping by 30.89% from 9.97% to 6.89%. Those identifying as two or more races also saw a decline of 10.99%, lowering their representation from 0.91% to 0.81%. There was no recorded change for those identifying as Black, American Indian or Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 81.79% | 85.04% | 3.97% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 6.68% | 7.11% | 6.44% |
| White | 9.97% | 6.89% | -30.89% |
| Two or More Races | 0.91% | 0.81% | -10.99% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |