Explore the Family Name Do Carmo
The meaning of Do Carmo
Portuguese: from the Christian religious epithet do Carmo ‘of Carmel’, specifically from the second element of the Marian name Maria do Carmo (see Carmo).
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Do Carmo in the United States?
The surname Do Carmo has seen a significant increase in popularity in the United States, according to data from the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, it was ranked as the 80,812th most common surname, but by 2010, it had risen to 60,196th. This represents a positive change of 25.51%. Furthermore, the count of individuals with this surname also increased from 218 in 2000 to 335 in 2010, a growth of 53.67%. The proportion of people named Do Carmo per 100,000 residents also increased by 37.5% during this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #80,812 | #60,196 | 25.51% |
| Count | 218 | 335 | 53.67% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.08 | 0.11 | 37.5% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Do Carmo
When we look at the ethnic identity associated with the surname Do Carmo, we see some shifts over time based on the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, around 68.35% of those with the surname identified as White, 13.30% as Hispanic and 17.89% as having two or more races. By 2010, there were some changes; 83.28% identified as White (an increase of 21.84%), 9.25% as Hispanic (a decrease of 30.45%), and 6.57% as Black (a category that was not represented in 2000). There were no individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 68.35% | 83.28% | 21.84% |
| Hispanic | 13.3% | 9.25% | -30.45% |
| Black | 0% | 6.57% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 17.89% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |