Explore the Family Name Constance
The meaning of Constance
1. French and English (of Norman origin): from the medieval French female personal name Constance, Latin Constantia, originally a feminine form of Constantius (see Constant), but later taken as the abstract noun constantia ‘steadfastness’. Occasionally also from the masculine form Constantin. 2. English (of Norman origin): habitational name from Coutances in La Manche (France).
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How common is the last name Constance in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Constance has seen a slight increase in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 17,627th and had 1,468 occurrences, with a proportion per 100k of 0.54. By 2010, its ranking improved to 17,345th, the count increased to 1,629, and the proportion per 100k rose to 0.55. This indicates an overall change of 1.6% in rank and a 10.97% increase in the number of people bearing the surname Constance.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #17,627 | #17,345 | 1.6% |
| Count | 1,468 | 1,629 | 10.97% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.54 | 0.55 | 1.85% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Constance
In terms of ethnic identity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals some significant shifts between 2000 and 2010. The majority of those with the surname Constance identified as White, although this group saw a decrease from 86.44% to 75.87%. Those identifying as Hispanic experienced the most substantial increase, from 3.75% to 14.67%. The percentage of individuals identifying as Black remained relatively stable with a slight increase from 7.77% to 7.86%. The proportion of those claiming two or more races decreased from 1.29% to 0.86%. There was no recorded change for Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native identities, remaining at 0% for both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 86.44% | 75.87% | -12.23% |
| Hispanic | 3.75% | 14.67% | 291.2% |
| Black | 7.77% | 7.86% | 1.16% |
| Two or More Races | 1.29% | 0.86% | -33.33% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |