Explore the Family Name Placencio
The meaning of Placencio
Hispanic: altered form of Spanish and Basque Placencia, with the male suffix -o for matching with the sex of the bearer of the surname.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Placencio in the United States?
The surname Placencio, based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, has experienced minor fluctuations in popularity. In 2000, it was ranked as the 55,237th most popular surname and by 2010, it had moved slightly to the 55,255th position, reflecting a marginal decline of 0.03%. However, the count of people with this name increased from 348 in 2000 to 372 in 2010, representing a growth of 6.9%. The proportion per 100k remained steady at 0.13 during this decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #55,237 | #55,255 | -0.03% |
| Count | 348 | 372 | 6.9% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.13 | 0.13 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Placencio
Analyzing the ethnic identity associated with the Placencio surname, according to the Decennial U.S. Census, reveals that the majority identify as Hispanic. A significant increase was observed between 2000 and 2010, with the percentage rising from 89.66% to 91.40%. Conversely, those identifying as white decreased by 12.13% over the same period, falling from 9.48% in 2000 to 8.33% in 2010. There were no recorded individuals with this surname identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, American Indian and Alaskan Native, or as belonging to two or more races during these census years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 89.66% | 91.4% | 1.94% |
| White | 9.48% | 8.33% | -12.13% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |