Explore the Family Name Romos
The meaning of Romos
Spanish: plural form of Romo.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Romos in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Romos saw a notable increase between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the name ranked 53,047 in popularity and climbed to 47,614 by 2010, marking a 10.24% increase in rank. The number of individuals bearing the Romos surname also increased during this period. There were 366 individuals with this last name in 2000, and by 2010, that figure had grown to 445, representing a 21.58% increase. Additionally, the proportion of the Romos surname per 100,000 people experienced a 7.14% rise from 0.14 to 0.15.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #53,047 | #47,614 | 10.24% |
| Count | 366 | 445 | 21.58% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.14 | 0.15 | 7.14% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Romos
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the ethnic identity associated with the surname Romos has remained largely consistent across the decade, with a small change in distribution among a few groups. In 2000, the majority of individuals with the Romos surname, about 87.98%, identified as Hispanic, and this figure slightly increased to 88.09% by 2010. White individuals made up the next largest group at 8.74% in 2000, but this percentage decreased to 7.42% by 2010. The percentages for Black individuals and those identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native were recorded as 1.64% and 0% respectively in 2000, however, these data points were suppressed in 2010 for privacy reasons. New data emerged in 2010 showing 2.02% identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and 1.57% identifying with two or more races, where previously there was none.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 87.98% | 88.09% | 0.13% |
| White | 8.74% | 7.42% | -15.1% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 2.02% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.57% | 0% |
| Black | 1.64% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |