Explore the Family Name Conto
The meaning of Conto
1. Italian (Contò): topographic name from a shortened form of contado ‘outstkirts of a town’. 2. Spanish: habitational name from Conto in Asturias (Tineo, Oviedo). Some characteristic forenames: Spanish Jose, Mario, Jaime, Lino, Osvaldo.
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How common is the last name Conto in the United States?
Based on the data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Conto has seen minor changes between 2000 and 2010. The rank of the name fell slightly from 51,809 in 2000 to 52,851 in 2010, marking a decrease of 2.01%. However, the count of individuals with this surname increased by 3.98% during the same period, growing from 377 to 392. Despite this increase in absolute numbers, the proportion per 100,000 people decreased by 7.14%, moving from 0.14 to 0.13.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #51,809 | #52,851 | -2.01% |
| Count | 377 | 392 | 3.98% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.14 | 0.13 | -7.14% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Conto
The ethnicity associated with the surname Conto also shifted in the decade between 2000 and 2010, according to the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, the majority of individuals with the surname identified as White, at 89.12%, but this percentage dropped to 86.99% by 2010. The percentage of those identifying as Hispanic rose modestly from 7.43% to 8.16%. The most significant change was seen in those identifying as Black, which increased dramatically from 1.59% to 3.83%. There were no recorded individuals with the Conto surname identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 89.12% | 86.99% | -2.39% |
| Hispanic | 7.43% | 8.16% | 9.83% |
| Black | 1.59% | 3.83% | 140.88% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |