Explore the Family Name D’arco
The meaning of D’arco
Italian: 1. in southern Italy, a habitational name from any of various places called with this word, in particular Pomigliano d’Arco in Naples province. 2. elsewhere, possibly a metonymic occupational name for a bowman or a maker of bows, from arco ‘bow’ (from Latin arcus). Some characteristic forenames: Italian Aniello, Carlo, Gennaro, Gino, Luigi, Pino, Sal, Salvatore.
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How common is the last name D’arco in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname D’Arco has slightly decreased from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, D'Arco was ranked 45,227th most popular surname in the United States with 446 individuals bearing this name. By 2010, it had shifted to the 49,087th position and the count dropped to 429. This represents a change of -8.53 in ranking and a -3.81 drop in count. The proportion per 100,000 people also fell by 11.76 during this decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #45,227 | #49,087 | -8.53% |
| Count | 446 | 429 | -3.81% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.17 | 0.15 | -11.76% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name D’arco
Turning to ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the majority of individuals with the D’Arco surname identify as White, accounting for 90.13 percent in 2000 and 86.95 percent in 2010. However, notable changes occurred among those who identify as Hispanic: a sharp increase from 3.14 percent in 2000 to 7.93 percent in 2010. This is a substantial growth of 152.55 percent. Meanwhile, the percentage identifying as of two or more ethnicities declined by 25.80 percent over the same period. Finally, the American Indian and Alaskan Native group saw a slight rise from 1.79 to 1.86 percent. There were no individuals with the D’Arco surname who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or Black in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 90.13% | 86.95% | -3.53% |
| Hispanic | 3.14% | 7.93% | 152.55% |
| Two or More Races | 3.14% | 2.33% | -25.8% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 1.79% | 1.86% | 3.91% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |