Explore the Family Name Pacific
The meaning of Pacific
Americanized form of Italian Pacifico. Some characteristic forenames: Italian Franco, Nunzio.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Pacific in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Pacific has seen a slight dip in popularity over the past decade. In 2000, it was ranked as the 48567th most popular surname, but by 2010, it had dropped to the 50362nd position, marking a decrease of 3.7%. However, the number of individuals with this surname marginally increased from 408 to 415, indicating a growth rate of 1.72%. The proportion of individuals with the Pacific surname per 100,000 people also declined by 6.67% during this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #48,567 | #50,362 | -3.7% |
| Count | 408 | 415 | 1.72% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.15 | 0.14 | -6.67% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Pacific
Regarding ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals some significant shifts between 2000 and 2010. People identifying as White with the surname Pacific decreased from 94.61% to 90.12%, a change of -4.75%. Meanwhile, the Hispanic community saw a noteworthy increase of 57.07%, growing from 3.68% to 5.78%. Interestingly, the Black community started appearing in the records by 2010, registering at 3.37% even though there were no individuals identified as Black in the 2000 census. No changes were observed for those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native, and the count remained at zero for individuals of two or more races.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.61% | 90.12% | -4.75% |
| Hispanic | 3.68% | 5.78% | 57.07% |
| Black | 0% | 3.37% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |