Explore the Family Name Concha
The meaning of Concha
Spanish: from concha ‘shell’ (from Latin concha), applied as a topographic name for someone who lived in or near a hollow or depression in the land, or a habitational name from any of the places called with this word, notably the one in Guadalajara. Some characteristic forenames: Spanish Sergio, Jose, Mario, Raul, Carlos, Fernando, Ramon, Ricardo, Roberto, Alfonso, Domingo, Felipe.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Concha in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Concha has seen a rise in popularity in the United States between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked at 16,436, but by 2010, it had climbed to a ranking of 15,147, marking an increase of 7.84%. The number of individuals carrying this surname also increased from 1,612 in 2000 to 1,947 in 2010, which represents a growth rate of 20.78%. Consequently, the proportion of the population with the surname per 100,000 rose from 0.6 to 0.66 during the same period, indicating a percentage increase of 10%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #16,436 | #15,147 | 7.84% |
| Count | 1,612 | 1,947 | 20.78% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.6 | 0.66 | 10% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Concha
As for ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that most people with the surname Concha identify as Hispanic, with this group representing 75.62% of all Conchas in 2000 and 77.76% in 2010, a slight increase of 2.83%. The second largest group is American Indian and Alaskan Native at 10.3% in 2000, decreasing to 7.45% by 2010. Those identifying as White made up 8.93% of Conchas in 2000 and dropped slightly to 8.01% in 2010. The Asian/Pacific Islander representation among the Conchas saw an increase from 4.09% to 5.34%. No change is noted in the categories of 'Two or more races' and 'Black', as their counts were suppressed for privacy.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 75.62% | 77.76% | 2.83% |
| White | 8.93% | 8.01% | -10.3% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 10.3% | 7.45% | -27.67% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 4.09% | 5.34% | 30.56% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |