Explore the Family Name Comacho
The meaning of Comacho
Hispanic: altered form of Spanish Camacho.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Comacho in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Comacho has seen a rise in popularity. In 2000, it was ranked 38,644th but climbed to 32,900th by 2010 – an increase of 14.86%. The count of individuals with this surname also rose from 538 in 2000 to 697 in 2010, marking a 29.55% surge. The proportion per 100,000 people similarly increased by 20%, moving from 0.2 to 0.24.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #38,644 | #32,900 | 14.86% |
| Count | 538 | 697 | 29.55% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.2 | 0.24 | 20% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Comacho
The Decennial U.S. Census data on ethnicity reveals interesting shifts in the Comacho surname's ethnic identity over the same decade. The Hispanic community remains the largest group holding this surname, with a small growth of 0.84%, accounting for 85.65% of the total in 2010. There was a significant increase of 33.82% in its prevalence among Asian/Pacific Islanders, taking their representation to 2.73% in 2010. The Black community saw a 12.84% rise, up to 5.45% in 2010. However, the White population witnessed a decrease of 15.82%, falling to 5.16%. The census data doesn't record any individuals identifying as "Two or More Races" or "American Indian and Alaskan Native".
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 84.94% | 85.65% | 0.84% |
| Black | 4.83% | 5.45% | 12.84% |
| White | 6.13% | 5.16% | -15.82% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 2.04% | 2.73% | 33.82% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |