Explore the Family Name Compian
The meaning of Compian
Hispanic (Compián): altered form of Spanish Cumpián (see Cumpian).
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Compian in the United States?
Based on the data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Compian has seen a slight decrease in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 44,895th most popular surname, but this ranking fell by 1.69% to 45,653 in 2010. However, the actual count of individuals with the Compian surname increased by 4% from 450 in 2000 to 468 in 2010. The proportion per 100,000 people had a small decline of 5.88%, dropping from 0.17 in 2000 to 0.16 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #44,895 | #45,653 | -1.69% |
| Count | 450 | 468 | 4% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.17 | 0.16 | -5.88% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Compian
When considering the ethnicity of individuals bearing the surname Compian, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census indicates a significant majority identifying as Hispanic. In 2000, 90.67% identified as Hispanic, increasing by 2.28% to 92.74% in 2010. Meanwhile, the proportion identifying as White decreased by 24.57%, from 8.22% in 2000 to 6.20% in 2010. No individuals with the Compian surname identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either 2000 or 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 90.67% | 92.74% | 2.28% |
| White | 8.22% | 6.2% | -24.57% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |