Explore the Family Name Parco

The meaning of Parco

1. Spanish, Portuguese, and Italian: nickname from parco ‘thrifty, frugal, sober, moderate’. 2. Italian: habitational name from any of numerous places called with parco ‘game park’. Some characteristic forenames: Spanish Salvador, Abelardo, Candido, Delfin, Fernando, Ruben, Sergio. Italian Salvatore, Cosimo, Idolo.

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How common is the last name Parco in the United States?

Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Parco experienced a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. Ranked as the 48,196th most common surname in 2000, it dropped to the 52,037th position by 2010, marking a decrease of approximately 8%. The number of individuals carrying this surname also decreased from 412 to 399 during the same period, a change of approximately -3.16%.

20002010Change
Rank#48,196#52,037-7.97%
Count412399-3.16%
Proportion per 100k0.150.14-6.67%

Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Parco

Shifting focus to the ethnic identity associated with the surname Parco, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals some fascinating trends. In 2000, the majority of individuals with this surname identified as White (62.86%), followed by Asian/Pacific Islander (27.91%). However, by 2010, while the largest group still identified as White, the proportion had declined to 55.39%. During the same period, those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander increased to 32.33%, and there was a notable increase in individuals identifying with two or more races, rising from 3.88% to 6.77%. Notably, the percentage of individuals identifying as Hispanic also rose, increasing from 3.40% in 2000 to 5.26% in 2010. There were no recorded instances of individuals identifying as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native.

20002010Change
White62.86%55.39%-11.88%
Asian/Pacific Islander27.91%32.33%15.84%
Two or More Races3.88%6.77%74.48%
Hispanic3.4%5.26%54.71%
Black0%0%0%
American Indian and Alaskan Native0%0%0%