Explore the Family Name Console
The meaning of Console
Italian: status name (or nickname) from the title console ‘consul’. The precise duties and powers of this office varied according to time and place, but the title generally denoted a high-ranking official. Some characteristic forenames: Italian Aldo, Antonella, Concetta, Mario, Pasquale, Rocco, Salvatore, Saverio.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Console in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Console has seen a nominal decrease in its rank from 47,575 in 2000 to 47,614 in 2010, a change of -0.08%. However, despite the slight drop in rank, the count of people with this surname has actually increased by 6.21% during the same time period, moving from 419 in 2000 to 445 in 2010. The proportion of individuals with the surname Console per 100,000 dropped by 6.25%, however, indicating a lower prevalence relative to the total population.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #47,575 | #47,614 | -0.08% |
| Count | 419 | 445 | 6.21% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.16 | 0.15 | -6.25% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Console
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Console shows some interesting shifts. As per the Decennial U.S. Census data, between 2000 and 2010, there was a significant uptick in those identifying as Hispanic, increasing by 66.77%. Individuals identifying as two or more races also saw an increase of 47.90%. Meanwhile, those who identify as White still represent the largest group, although there was a minor decrease of 2.22%. There were no individuals with the surname Console identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year. The proportion of Black individuals listed under the Console surname dropped to zero by 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.08% | 91.01% | -2.22% |
| Hispanic | 3.1% | 5.17% | 66.77% |
| Two or More Races | 1.67% | 2.47% | 47.9% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 1.19% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |