Explore the Family Name Companion
The meaning of Companion
Americanized form (translation into English) of Italian Compagno or Compagnone.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Companion in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname "Companion" has experienced a slight decrease from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, "Companion" was ranked as the 49,965th most common surname in the United States, but by 2010 it had fallen to the 54,055th position, representing an 8.19% drop in rank. The actual count of individuals bearing the surname also saw a minimal reduction from 394 in 2000 to 382 in 2010, a change of -3.05%. Consequently, the proportion of the surname per 100,000 people also decreased by 13.33%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #49,965 | #54,055 | -8.19% |
| Count | 394 | 382 | -3.05% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.15 | 0.13 | -13.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Companion
When it comes to ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the majority of individuals with the surname "Companion" identified as White in both 2000 and 2010, although there was a subtle decrease of 1.87%. The percentage identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander dropped significantly by 52.42%, while the percentage identifying as Hispanic also decreased by 34.41%. Notably, the category of "Two or more races" saw an increase of 296.05%, suggesting a growing diversity within this group. There were no changes in the categories of Black and American Indian and Alaskan Native, as no individuals with the surname "Companion" identified with these ethnicities in either 2000 or 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 88.83% | 87.17% | -1.87% |
| Two or More Races | 1.52% | 6.02% | 296.05% |
| Hispanic | 5.58% | 3.66% | -34.41% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 3.3% | 1.57% | -52.42% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |