Explore the Family Name Conca
The meaning of Conca
Italian and Catalan: topographic name for someone who lived in a hollow or depression in the land, conca (from Latin concha ‘shell’). Some characteristic forenames: Italian Antonio, Saverio, Angelo, Gennaro, Luigi, Pietro, Salvatore.
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How common is the last name Conca in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Conca experienced a slight decrease between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Conca was ranked as the 46,331st most popular surname, but by 2010 it had slipped to the 48,060th position, marking a 3.73% decrease in rank. Despite this drop in rank, the absolute count of people with the surname Conca actually increased slightly from 433 in 2000 to 440 in 2010, an increase of 1.62%. This suggests that while the name became less common relative to other surnames, the number of people carrying the name Conca grew.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #46,331 | #48,060 | -3.73% |
| Count | 433 | 440 | 1.62% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.16 | 0.15 | -6.25% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Conca
In terms of ethnicity, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the majority of individuals with the surname Conca identify as White. In 2000, 91.22% of individuals with this surname identified as White, though this percentage dropped slightly to 88.64% in 2010. The percentage of those identifying as Hispanic saw a significant increase, jumping from 4.85% in 2000 to 9.32% in 2010, representing a 92.16% change. Those who identified as belonging to two or more races reduced from 3% in 2000 to 1.36% in 2010. There were no recorded individuals with the surname Conca who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 91.22% | 88.64% | -2.83% |
| Hispanic | 4.85% | 9.32% | 92.16% |
| Two or More Races | 3% | 1.36% | -54.67% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |