Explore the Family Name Comito
The meaning of Comito
Italian: from medieval Latin comitus ‘count’ or the medieval Greek form of this word, komitos, applied as a nickname for someone who gave himself airs and graces or for someone in the service of a count. Some characteristic forenames: Italian Salvatore, Angelo, Carlo, Attilio, Carmelo, Carmine, Cosmo, Domenic, Gaspare, Larraine, Vito.
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How common is the last name Comito in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Comito has slightly decreased in popularity over a decade. In 2000, the surname ranked 26,446 in the United States, but by 2010, it had dropped to 27,534, which represents a decrease of 4.11%. Despite this dip in ranking, the count of people with the surname Comito actually increased marginally from 868 individuals in 2000 to 875 in 2010, indicating a slight growth of 0.81%. However, when considering the proportion of Comitos per 100,000 people, there was a decline of 6.25% over the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #26,446 | #27,534 | -4.11% |
| Count | 868 | 875 | 0.81% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.32 | 0.3 | -6.25% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Comito
In terms of ethnicity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows that the overwhelming majority of the Comitos identified as White in both 2000 and 2010, with a small decrease from 96.89% to 95.66%. The Hispanic population bearing the Comito surname saw significant growth of 98.76%, increasing from 1.61% in 2000 to 3.20% in 2010. Meanwhile, the percentage of Comitos identifying with two or more races decreased by 31.33%, from 1.50% in 2000 to 1.03% in 2010. Data for Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnicities was either not recorded or suppressed for privacy.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.89% | 95.66% | -1.27% |
| Hispanic | 1.61% | 3.2% | 98.76% |
| Two or More Races | 1.5% | 1.03% | -31.33% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |