Explore the Family Name Commodore
The meaning of Commodore
Perhaps an altered form of Italian Commodari, a derivative of commodare ‘to furnish or supply’.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Commodore in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Commodore has seen a significant increase from the year 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 26,807 in terms of popularity and increased to rank 25,403 by 2010, reflecting a change of 5.24%. The count also went up from 853 individuals bearing this surname in 2000 to 974 in 2010, which is an increase of 14.19%. The proportion per 100k also saw a slight rise from 0.32 to 0.33, a change of 3.13%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #26,807 | #25,403 | 5.24% |
| Count | 853 | 974 | 14.19% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.32 | 0.33 | 3.13% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Commodore
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Commodore also shifted between 2000 and 2010 according to the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, the surname had no recorded Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native bearers but by 2010, both these ethnicities made up 0.82% each. The category of "Two or more races" saw a notable increase of 54.12%, going up from 3.40% to 5.24%. The percentage of White bearers of the name increased slightly from 13.83% to 14.89%, a change of 7.66%. Meanwhile, the Hispanic representation also grew from 2.11% to 2.46%, marking a 16.59% increase. Notably, there was a decrease in the Black community from 79.37% to 75.77%, a drop of 4.54%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 79.37% | 75.77% | -4.54% |
| White | 13.83% | 14.89% | 7.66% |
| Two or More Races | 3.4% | 5.24% | 54.12% |
| Hispanic | 2.11% | 2.46% | 16.59% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.82% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0.82% | 0% |