Explore the Family Name Domingos
The meaning of Domingos
Portuguese: from the personal name Domingos, an equivalent of Domingo. Some characteristic forenames: Spanish Manuel, Jose, Carlos, Luis, Miguel, Ana, Arlindo, Cesar, Ernestina, Gilberto, Horacio, Manual. Portuguese Agostinho, Joao, Joaquim.
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How common is the last name Domingos in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname 'Domingos' increased in the United States between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Domingos was ranked as the 27,413th most common surname, but by 2010 it had risen to the 25,725th position, marking a 6.16% increase in rank. The actual count of individuals with the Domingos surname also increased from 828 people in 2000 to 958 in 2010, reflecting a 15.7% growth. Furthermore, the proportion of Domingos per 100k people slightly grew from 0.31 to 0.32 over this decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #27,413 | #25,725 | 6.16% |
| Count | 828 | 958 | 15.7% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.31 | 0.32 | 3.23% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Domingos
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows a shift in the distribution for the surname Domingos between 2000 and 2010. While there were no recorded Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native individuals with this surname, the percentage of those identifying as 'White' decreased from 78.74% to 77.56%. The proportion of individuals identifying as Hispanic also decreased from 11.23% to 9.60%. Interestingly, the percentage of individuals identifying as 'Black' showed a significant increase from 4.23% to 9.81%. However, the most notable change occurred among those identifying with 'Two or more races', where the percentage dropped dramatically from 4.71% to 1.88%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 78.74% | 77.56% | -1.5% |
| Black | 4.23% | 9.81% | 131.91% |
| Hispanic | 11.23% | 9.6% | -14.51% |
| Two or More Races | 4.71% | 1.88% | -60.08% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |