Explore the Family Name Pasos
The meaning of Pasos
Spanish: nickname or topographic name from pasos, plural of paso ‘step, walkway, crossing’.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Pasos in the United States?
According to data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Pasos has seen a significant increase in popularity over a decade. In 2000, the surname was ranked 40,761st in popularity, but it climbed to 34,916th by 2010, marking an impressive 14.34 percent upswing. The count of individuals bearing this name also surged from 505 in 2000 to 646 in 2010, indicating a growth of 27.92 percent. The proportion of people with this surname per 100,000 persons also increased from 0.19 to 0.22 during this period, a 15.79 percent change.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #40,761 | #34,916 | 14.34% |
| Count | 505 | 646 | 27.92% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.19 | 0.22 | 15.79% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Pasos
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Pasos has also shifted somewhat according to the Decennial U.S. Census. Notably, there was a 111.51 percent spike in those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander between 2000 and 2010, and a slight increase of 11.91 percent in those who identified as Black. However, the percentage of individuals identifying as White fell by 10.50 percent in the same period. Individuals identifying as Hispanic accounted for the largest percentage of those with the surname Pasos in both 2000 and 2010, with a slight upward trend of 2.60 percent. Notably, the proportion of people identifying as Two or more races and American Indian and Alaskan Native were no longer present in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 78.61% | 80.65% | 2.6% |
| White | 12.28% | 10.99% | -10.5% |
| Black | 2.77% | 3.1% | 11.91% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.39% | 2.94% | 111.51% |
| Two or More Races | 2.18% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 2.77% | 0% | 0% |