Explore the Family Name Compas
The meaning of Compas
French (mainly Ardennes): from regional compas, an old subjective case of compagnon ‘companion, fellow’ (see Compagno). Some characteristic forenames: French Gaston, Camille, Renel.
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How common is the last name Compas in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Compas has slightly increased between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the surname was ranked 55,732 in terms of popularity and by 2010, it had moved up to rank 54,752, marking a growth of 1.76%. The number of individuals bearing this surname also grew by 9.3% from 344 in 2000 to 376 in 2010. However, the proportion per 100,000 people remained constant at 0.13 over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #55,732 | #54,752 | 1.76% |
| Count | 344 | 376 | 9.3% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.13 | 0.13 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Compas
The Decennial U.S. Census data also provides insight into the ethnic identity associated with the surname Compas. From 2000 to 2010, there were notable changes amongst various groups. The percentage of individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and Black increased by 25.18% and 45.89% respectively. Meanwhile, representation among those identifying as White decreased by 16.34%, and those identifying as Hispanic saw a decline of 28.25%. In 2010, data showed that a small percentage (2.13%) identified with two or more races, and 1.33% identified as American Indian and Alaskan Native, neither of which was represented in the 2000 data.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 54.36% | 45.48% | -16.34% |
| Black | 22.97% | 33.51% | 45.89% |
| Hispanic | 14.83% | 10.64% | -28.25% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 5.52% | 6.91% | 25.18% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 2.13% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 1.33% | 0% |