Explore the Family Name Compagno
The meaning of Compagno
Italian: 1. nickname from compagno ‘companion, friend’ (from Late Latin companio, genitive companionis, ‘messmate’, from con- ‘together’ + panis ‘bread’). 2. from a shortened form of the Tuscan personal name Boncompagno meaning ‘good companion’. Compare Companion. Some characteristic forenames: Italian Antonio, Gaetano, Nicolino.
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How common is the last name Compagno in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Compagno has experienced a slight decrease over ten years. In 2000, Compagno was ranked 72,466 in popularity and had fallen to rank 80,926 by 2010, marking an 11.67% decrease. Over this same period, the number of individuals bearing the surname decreased from 250 to 234, a reduction of approximately 6.4%. The proportion per 100,000 people also fell by 11.11%, moving from 0.09 to 0.08.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #72,466 | #80,926 | -11.67% |
| Count | 250 | 234 | -6.4% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.08 | -11.11% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Compagno
In terms of ethnic identity, the Compagno surname is most commonly associated with individuals identifying as White, according to data from the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, 95.60% identified as White, though this decreased slightly to 93.16% by 2010. The percentage of individuals with the Compagno surname identifying as Hispanic saw a substantial increase from 2.00% to 3.42% during the same period. Additionally, there was a small emergence of individuals identifying as two or more races within this group in 2010, where previously there were none recorded. However, no individuals with the surname Compagno identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during these census years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.6% | 93.16% | -2.55% |
| Hispanic | 2% | 3.42% | 71% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 2.14% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |