Explore the Family Name Adolfo
The meaning of Adolfo
Italian, Spanish, and Portuguese: from the personal name Adolfo, see Adolf.
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How common is the last name Adolfo in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Adolfo has seen a rise in popularity between 2000 and 2010. The rank of the surname improved from 67,317th place to 55,255th, indicating an increase of approximately 17.92%. Concurrently, the count of people bearing this surname also increased by 35.77%, going up from 274 in 2000 to 372 in 2010. Moreover, the proportion of individuals with the Adolfo surname per 100k population saw an upward trend, rising by around 30% over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #67,317 | #55,255 | 17.92% |
| Count | 274 | 372 | 35.77% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.13 | 30% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Adolfo
The ethnicity associated with the surname Adolfo, as per the Decennial U.S. Census data, also witnessed some changes between 2000 and 2010. The percentage of individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander increased by 5.02%, while those recognizing themselves as being of two or more ethnicities rose by 4.34%. However, there was a decrease in the percentage of white individuals carrying this surname, falling by 10.63%. The percentage of individuals with Hispanic ethnicity marginally increased by 0.60%, whereas the number of Black individuals with this surname, which was zero in 2000, reported a growth to 2.15% in 2010. The American Indian and Alaskan Native category remained stagnant, with no recorded change in the given decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 36.86% | 38.71% | 5.02% |
| Hispanic | 29.93% | 30.11% | 0.6% |
| White | 27.37% | 24.46% | -10.63% |
| Two or More Races | 4.38% | 4.57% | 4.34% |
| Black | 0% | 2.15% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |