Explore the Family Name Socorro
The meaning of Socorro
Spanish and Portuguese: from a short form of a Marian name, Spanish María del Socorro, Portuguese Maria do Socorro, from socorro ‘help, aid, succor’. The surname may also be a reference to a local church dedicated to the Virgin Mary bearing this title. Some characteristic forenames: Spanish Jose, Alberto, Alfredo, Juan, Rafael, Ana, Caridad, Carlos, Gustavo, Raul, Adalberto, Adelaida.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Socorro in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Socorro has increased between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Socorro ranked 39,304 in popularity with a count of 527 individuals. However, by 2010, the rank had risen to 32,750 with an increase of 16.68 percent. The count of individuals with this surname also surged by 33.02 percent to 701 people. Consequently, the proportion per 100,000 people climbed from 0.2 to 0.24, marking a 20 percent growth rate in popularity.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #39,304 | #32,750 | 16.68% |
| Count | 527 | 701 | 33.02% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.2 | 0.24 | 20% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Socorro
The ethnicity data from the Decennial U.S. Census indicates some shifts in the ethnic identity associated with the Socorro surname from 2000 to 2010. While the Hispanic identity associated with the Socorro surname increased by 6.25 percent to 84.88 percent, there were decreases in several other ethnicities. For instance, the proportion of White individuals with the Socorro surname dropped by 30.51 percent to 8.70 percent. Similarly, those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander fell slightly by 1.62 percent to 4.85 percent. Individuals with two or more races showed a significant decrease, sliding down by 52.15 percent to only 1 percent. Meanwhile, the Black community and American Indian and Alaskan Native communities were not represented in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 79.89% | 84.88% | 6.25% |
| White | 12.52% | 8.7% | -30.51% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 4.93% | 4.85% | -1.62% |
| Two or More Races | 2.09% | 1% | -52.15% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |