Explore the Family Name Del Carmen
The meaning of Del Carmen
Spanish: variant of Carmen, with the preposition and definite article del ‘from the’.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Del Carmen in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Del Carmen has significantly increased over the years. In 2000, Del Carmen ranked 26,147 in terms of popularity and had a count of 880. By 2010, it climbed to rank 17,864 with a count of 1,566, marking an impressive 77.95% increase in prevalence. The proportion per 100K also grew by 60.61%, indicating that more people are adopting or born into this surname.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #26,147 | #17,864 | 31.68% |
| Count | 880 | 1,566 | 77.95% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.33 | 0.53 | 60.61% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Del Carmen
In terms of ethnic identity, data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows that most individuals bearing the surname Del Carmen identify as Hispanic. With a rise from 70.68% in 2000 to 77.14% in 2010, the Hispanic community holds the majority. The Asian/Pacific Islander group experienced a significant decrease of 28.09%, falling from 21.93% to 15.77% over the same period. Meanwhile, there was a slight increase in those identifying as two or more races, rising from 2.50% to 2.55%. The White population saw a minor decrease, moving from 4.55% to 4.02%. The Black and American Indian and Alaskan Native populations remained static, with no recorded individuals identifying with these ethnicities within the Del Carmen surname group.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 70.68% | 77.14% | 9.14% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 21.93% | 15.77% | -28.09% |
| White | 4.55% | 4.02% | -11.65% |
| Two or More Races | 2.5% | 2.55% | 2% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |