Explore the Family Name Contras
The meaning of Contras
1. Hispanic: unexplained. 2. Romanian: occupational name from regional contraş ‘musician, fiddler’.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Contras in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Contras has seen a significant increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was the 72,905th most popular surname in the U.S, but by 2010 it had risen to the 63,698th position, reflecting a 12.63% increase in rank. The count of individuals with the surname also grew during this period, from 248 in 2000 to 313 in 2010, marking a 26.21% rise. Accordingly, the proportion of people named Contras per 100,000 residents also increased, from 0.09 in 2000 to 0.11 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #72,905 | #63,698 | 12.63% |
| Count | 248 | 313 | 26.21% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.11 | 22.22% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Contras
In terms of ethnic identity, the census data reveals that a vast majority of individuals with the surname Contras identify as Hispanic. This group's representation increased from 85.89% in 2000 to 91.05% in 2010. Meanwhile, the presence of White individuals within the Contras population decreased significantly over the same period, from 13.31% to 7.99%. There were no recorded instances of individuals with the surname identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year. These findings are based on the Decennial U.S. Census.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 85.89% | 91.05% | 6.01% |
| White | 13.31% | 7.99% | -39.97% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |