Explore the Family Name Obispo
The meaning of Obispo
Spanish: nickname from obispo ‘bishop’ (see Bishop).
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Obispo in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Obispo has seen a rise in popularity over the decade from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, the surname ranked 41,793 in popularity and by 2010 it had risen to a rank of 28,777, showing an upward trend of 31.14%. The count of individuals with this surname also saw significant growth, increasing from 490 in 2000 to 827 in 2010, a rise of 68.78%. Consequently, the proportion of individuals with the Obispo surname per 100k people increased by 55.56% during the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #41,793 | #28,777 | 31.14% |
| Count | 490 | 827 | 68.78% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.18 | 0.28 | 55.56% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Obispo
The ethnic identity associated with the Obispo surname also evolved during the decade, as per the Decennial U.S. Census data. The largest ethnicity group with this surname is Hispanic, which grew by 9.12% from 63.27% in 2000 to 69.04% in 2010. The Asian/Pacific Islander group decreased by 14.99%, moving from 31.43% in 2000 to 26.72% in 2010. The percentage of individuals identifying as two or more races increased from 1.43% to 1.93%, a change of 34.97%. The number of individuals identifying as White decreased by 22.26%, while those identifying as Black were suppressed for privacy reasons in 2010. No individuals identified as American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 63.27% | 69.04% | 9.12% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 31.43% | 26.72% | -14.99% |
| White | 2.65% | 2.06% | -22.26% |
| Two or More Races | 1.43% | 1.93% | 34.97% |
| Black | 1.22% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |