Explore the Family Name Inocencio
The meaning of Inocencio
Spanish and Portuguese: from the personal name Inocencio, from Latin Innocentius (see Innocent). Some characteristic forenames: Spanish Carlos, Andres, Ernesto, Felipe, Gerardo, Maria Luisa, Alejandro, Alfredo, Amparo, Angelita, Esteban, Francisco.
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How common is the last name Inocencio in the United States?
The Inocencio surname saw an increase in popularity between the years 2000 to 2010, based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, the rank of the surname was 19,328, which later improved to a rank of 17,239 in 2010, a rise of about 10.81 percent. In terms of count, there were 1,297 individuals with this surname in 2000, and this number surged to 1,643 by 2010, marking an increase of approximately 26.68 percent. The proportion of people with this surname per 100,000 also saw an uptick of around 16.67 percent during this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #19,328 | #17,239 | 10.81% |
| Count | 1,297 | 1,643 | 26.68% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.48 | 0.56 | 16.67% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Inocencio
As for its ethnic identity, the Inocencio surname predominantly aligns with Hispanic ethnicity, according to data from the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, 55.82 percent of those with this surname identified as Hispanic, a figure that slightly increased to 56.91 percent by 2010. Meanwhile, the percentage of those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander rose by 3.71 percent, accounting for 31.83 percent of the total by 2010. Conversely, identification with White ethnicity saw a drop of 23.45 percent over the decade, landing at 8.03 percent in 2010. The proportions of those associating with Two or more races decreased by 12.22 percent, while identification as Black, American Indian and Alaskan Native remained at zero throughout the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 55.82% | 56.91% | 1.95% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 30.69% | 31.83% | 3.71% |
| White | 10.49% | 8.03% | -23.45% |
| Two or More Races | 2.7% | 2.37% | -12.22% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |