Explore the Family Name Contos
The meaning of Contos
1. Greek: variant of Kontos 1. 2. Americanized form of Hungarian Csontos or Köntös (see Kontos 2). Some characteristic forenames: Greek Demetrios, Costas, Despina, Eleftherios, Yannis.
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How common is the last name Contos in the United States?
According to the data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Contos has seen a significant decrease over the years. In 2000, Contos was ranked 29,516 in popularity and had 754 individuals bearing the name. However, by 2010, the rank dropped to 35,294 and the count decreased to 638, marking a decline of approximately 19.58% in rank and 15.38% in count. The proportion of the name per 100,000 people also fell from 0.28 to 0.22, a change of -21.43%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #29,516 | #35,294 | -19.58% |
| Count | 754 | 638 | -15.38% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.28 | 0.22 | -21.43% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Contos
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Contos also experienced shifts between 2000 and 2010, based on the findings from the Decennial U.S. Census. While the majority identified as White (94.03% in 2000 and 92.63% in 2010), there was a noticeable increase in those identifying as Hispanic - from 2.39% in 2000 to 4.08% in 2010. Meanwhile, the percentage of those identifying with two or more races decreased slightly from 2.92% to 2.35%. Interestingly, there were no individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in 2000, but by 2010, 0.78% identified as Asian/Pacific Islander.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.03% | 92.63% | -1.49% |
| Hispanic | 2.39% | 4.08% | 70.71% |
| Two or More Races | 2.92% | 2.35% | -19.52% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.78% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |