Explore the Family Name Paco
The meaning of Paco
1. Spanish: from the personal name Paco, a pet form of Francisco. 2. Portuguese (Paço): habitational name from any of the many places called with the word paço ‘palace, mansion’ (compare Spanish Palacio).
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Paco in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Paco saw a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 50,903 but slid down to 51,610 by 2010, indicating a minor decline of 1.39%. However, the number of individuals carrying the surname slightly increased from 385 in 2000 to 403 in 2010, representing an increase of 4.68%. The proportion of people with this surname per 100k remained consistent at 0.14 during both census years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #50,903 | #51,610 | -1.39% |
| Count | 385 | 403 | 4.68% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.14 | 0.14 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Paco
The same census data reveals shifts in the ethnic identity associated with the surname Paco over the decade. The Hispanic community had the highest representation among those with the Paco surname, increasing from 63.64% in 2000 to 66.25% in 2010. The Asian/Pacific Islander group also saw a slight uptick from 14.29% to 14.89%. Interestingly, individuals identifying with two or more ethnicities grew noticeably from 2.34% to 2.98%. However, there was a noticeable decrease in the White ethnicity from 17.92% in 2000 to 14.64% in 2010. The data shows no Black, American Indian, or Alaskan Native individuals with the Paco surname in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 63.64% | 66.25% | 4.1% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 14.29% | 14.89% | 4.2% |
| White | 17.92% | 14.64% | -18.3% |
| Two or More Races | 2.34% | 2.98% | 27.35% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |