Explore the Family Name Picardo
The meaning of Picardo
Italian, Spanish (mainly Cádiz), and Portuguese: habitational name for someone from the region of Picardy in northern France. Compare Spanish Pichardo.
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How common is the last name Picardo in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the Picardo surname has seen a slight change in its popularity over time. In 2000, it ranked 62,046 and by 2010, it dropped slightly to rank 62,531, marking a decrease of 0.78%. However, the count of individuals with the Picardo last name increased from 302 in 2000 to 320 in 2010, showing a rise of 5.96%. The proportion per 100k remained consistent at 0.11.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #62,046 | #62,531 | -0.78% |
| Count | 302 | 320 | 5.96% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.11 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Picardo
The ethnic identity associated with the Picardo surname also saw shifts between 2000 and 2010 as indicated by the Decennial U.S. Census data. The Asian/Pacific Islander representation underwent a significant increase of 63.65%, moving from 16.23% in 2000 to 26.56% in 2010. Conversely, the White ethnicity decreased by 12.57%, falling from 62.91% in 2000 to 55.00% in 2010. Hispanic representation remained virtually unchanged, showing a negligible decrease of 0.06%. There was no representation for Black and American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnicities during either year while the representation of Two or more races disappeared entirely in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 62.91% | 55% | -12.57% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 16.23% | 26.56% | 63.65% |
| Hispanic | 16.89% | 16.88% | -0.06% |
| Two or More Races | 3.31% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |