Explore the Family Name Colores
The meaning of Colores
Hispanic (mainly Mexico): from the plural of Spanish color ‘color’, probably applied as a nickname or a metonymic occupational name.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Colores in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Colores has notably increased in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In the year 2000, Colores was ranked 79,676th most popular surname and jumped to a ranking of 54,530 by 2010, marking an increase of 31.56%. The count of individuals with this surname also rose significantly from 222 to 378 during this time period, reflecting a growth rate of 70.27%. The proportion of people named Colores per 100,000 residents grew by 62.5%, from 0.08 to 0.13.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #79,676 | #54,530 | 31.56% |
| Count | 222 | 378 | 70.27% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.08 | 0.13 | 62.5% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Colores
The same Decennial U.S. Census data reveals interesting shifts in ethnic identity associated with the surname Colores. In 2000, nearly 90% of those with this surname identified as Hispanic, which increased to almost 95% by 2010. Conversely, the percentage of individuals with the Colores surname who identified as White decreased dramatically from 9.01% to 4.23% over that decade. There were no recorded instances of this surname among Asian/Pacific Islanders, those identifying with two or more races, Blacks, or American Indian and Alaskan Natives in either 2000 or 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 89.64% | 94.97% | 5.95% |
| White | 9.01% | 4.23% | -53.05% |
| 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% |