Find out how popular the last name Concho is in the United States and learn more about the meaning, history, and race and ethnic origin of people in America who are named Concho.

Concho, like all of the last names we have data for, is identified by the U.S. Census Bureau as a surname which has more than 100 occurrences in the United States in the Decennial Census survey. The most recent statistics we have for the Concho surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Concho in America

Concho is the 89403rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Concho surname appeared 207 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 people would have the surname Concho.

We can also compare 2010 data for Concho to data from the previous census in 2000. The table below contains all of the statistics for both years in a side-by-side comparison.

The history of the last name Concho

The surname Concho has its origins in Spain. It is likely derived from the Spanish word "concha," meaning shell or conch. This suggests that the name may have originated from a location or area known for its abundance of conches or seashells.

The earliest recorded instances of the surname Concho can be traced back to the 16th century in various regions of Spain. One notable reference is found in the Catastro de Ensenada, a census-like document compiled in the mid-18th century, which mentions several individuals with the surname Concho residing in various Spanish provinces.

During the colonial era, the Concho surname spread to the Americas as Spanish explorers and settlers ventured to the New World. In particular, the name has a strong presence in Mexico, where it is believed to have been introduced by early Spanish colonists.

One of the earliest recorded individuals with the surname Concho was Juan Concho, a Spanish soldier who participated in the conquest of Mexico under Hernán Cortés in the early 16th century. Another notable figure was Pedro Concho, a 17th-century Spanish explorer and adventurer who led expeditions in South America.

The surname Concho is also associated with several place names in Mexico, such as the city of Concho in the state of Chihuahua, and the Río Concho, a river that flows through the states of Durango and Coahuila. These place names likely originated from the surname and may have been named after early settlers or landowners with the Concho name.

In the 19th century, a prominent figure with the Concho surname was Juana Concho (1790-1868), a Mexican landowner and rancher who owned vast tracts of land in the state of Chihuahua. She played a significant role in the development of the region and was known for her business acumen and influence.

Another notable individual was Miguel Concho y Castañeda (1801-1879), a Mexican politician and military leader who served as the governor of the state of Jalisco during the mid-19th century.

Throughout history, the Concho surname has been carried by individuals from various walks of life, including artists, writers, and academics, further contributing to its legacy and cultural significance.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Concho

We also have some data on the ancestry of people with the surname Concho.

The below race categories are the modified race categories used in the Census Bureau's population estimates program. All people were categorized into six mutually exclusive racial and Hispanic origin groups:

1. White only
2. Black only
3. American Indian and Alaskan Native only
4. Asian and Pacific Islander only
5. Hispanic
6. Two or More Races

For the most recent 2010 census data, the race/ethnic origin breakdown for Concho was:

Note: Any fields showing (S) means the data was suppressed for privacy so that the data does not in any way identify any specific individuals.

Since we have data from the previous census in 2000, we can also compare the values to see how the popularity of Concho has changed in the 10 years between the two census surveys.

Data source

The last name data and ethnic breakdown of last names is sourced directly from the Decennial Census survey, conducted every 10 years by the United States Census Bureau.

The history and meaning of the name Concho was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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