Explore the Family Name Saco
The meaning of Saco
Galician and Spanish: nickname from saco ‘sack’.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Saco in the United States?
The surname 'Saco' has seen an increase in its popularity ranking according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, it was ranked 61,058th and by 2010, it had risen to 55,841st, marking an 8.54 percent change. The number of individuals bearing this surname also increased from 308 in 2000 to 367 in 2010, reflecting a 19.16 percent increase. Consequently, the proportion of people named Saco per 100k population rose marginally from 0.11 to 0.12.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #61,058 | #55,841 | 8.54% |
| Count | 308 | 367 | 19.16% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.12 | 9.09% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Saco
As per the Decennial U.S. Census data, the ethnic identity linked with the surname 'Saco' showed variance between 2000 and 2010. The percentage of those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander saw a significant rise from 1.62 to 2.72 percent, marking a 67.90 percent increase. There was a pronounced decrease in those identifying with two or more races, dropping from 6.82 percent to 1.36 percent. Those identifying as White decreased slightly from 52.92 to 49.32 percent. However, those identifying as Hispanic saw a growth from 37.99 to 45.23 percent. The percentage of individuals identifying as Black, American Indian, and Alaskan Native remained unchanged.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 52.92% | 49.32% | -6.8% |
| Hispanic | 37.99% | 45.23% | 19.06% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.62% | 2.72% | 67.9% |
| Two or More Races | 6.82% | 1.36% | -80.06% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |