Explore the Family Name Colchado
The meaning of Colchado
Hispanic: nickname from Spanish colchado ‘mattress’.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Colchado in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname "Colchado" significantly increased from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Colchado ranked 50,686 in terms of commonality, but by 2010, the surname had risen to a rank of 34,465, representing a jump of 32 percent. The count of individuals with this last name also grew noticeably during this period, from 387 to 657, an increase of nearly 70 percent. As a result, the proportion of people named Colchado per 100,000 increased by 57.14 percent, from 0.14 in 2000 to 0.22 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #50,686 | #34,465 | 32% |
| Count | 387 | 657 | 69.77% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.14 | 0.22 | 57.14% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Colchado
The ethnic identity associated with the surname "Colchado" based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census indicates a strong Hispanic representation. In both 2000 and 2010, more than 96 percent of those bearing the surname identified as Hispanic, rising slightly from 96.64 percent to 97.72 percent. However, there was a small decrease in individuals who identify as White, down 15.02 percent from 2.33 percent in 2000 to 1.98 percent in 2010. There were no significant changes or representations among Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, American Indian and Alaskan Native, or those identifying as Two or More Races.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 96.64% | 97.72% | 1.12% |
| White | 2.33% | 1.98% | -15.02% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |