Explore the Family Name Respicio
The meaning of Respicio
Hispanic (Philippines): from the personal name Respicio ‘caregiver’, from the Latin verb respicio ‘to look with attention’.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Respicio in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Respicio has seen an increase in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, the surname ranked 42,529th in terms of popularity and was carried by approximately 480 individuals. By 2010, its rank had risen to 37,029th and was borne by roughly 603 people, representing a substantial increase of 25.62%. The proportion of individuals with this surname per 100,000 people also rose slightly, from 0.18 in 2000 to 0.2 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #42,529 | #37,029 | 12.93% |
| Count | 480 | 603 | 25.62% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.18 | 0.2 | 11.11% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Respicio
The ethnicity associated with the surname Respicio also shifted, as shown in data from the Decennial U.S. Census. In both 2000 and 2010, the majority of those bearing the Respicio surname identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, although this proportion decreased from 82.29% to 71.14% over that decade. Notably, the proportion identifying as two or more races increased significantly, from 7.08% in 2000 to 17.41% in 2010. Smaller changes were observed among those identifying as White (an increase from 2.71% to 3.65%) and Hispanic (a decrease from 7.08% to 6.63%). No individuals with the surname Respicio identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 82.29% | 71.14% | -13.55% |
| Two or More Races | 7.08% | 17.41% | 145.9% |
| Hispanic | 7.08% | 6.63% | -6.36% |
| White | 2.71% | 3.65% | 34.69% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |