Explore the Family Name Afable
The meaning of Afable
Hispanic (Philippines): nickname from Spanish afable ‘agreeable, sociable’.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Afable in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname "Afable" saw a significant growth between 2000 and 2010. The name's ranking jumped from 64,572 in 2000 to 58,735 in 2010, reflecting a change of 9.04 percent. There was also an increase in the overall count of this surname, with 288 occurrences in 2000 rising to 345 in 2010, a substantial 19.79 percent change. Consequently, the proportion of Americans bearing this surname per 100,000 people modestly climbed from 0.11 to 0.12 during the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #64,572 | #58,735 | 9.04% |
| Count | 288 | 345 | 19.79% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.12 | 9.09% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Afable
The ethnic identity associated with the surname "Afable" also saw shifts during the same decade according to the Decennial U.S. Census. A majority of bearers of the surname identify as Asian/Pacific Islander, although this percentage slightly dipped from 81.60 percent in 2000 to 80.87 percent in 2010. People indicating two or more races increased substantially from 5.56 percent in 2000 to 8.99 percent in 2010, a remarkable 61.69 percent change. Individuals identifying as White decreased from 7.64 percent to 4.93 percent, while those identifying as Hispanic fell marginally from 5.21 percent to 4.93 percent. The percentages for Black and American Indian and Alaskan Native remained at zero in both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 81.6% | 80.87% | -0.89% |
| Two or More Races | 5.56% | 8.99% | 61.69% |
| White | 7.64% | 4.93% | -35.47% |
| Hispanic | 5.21% | 4.93% | -5.37% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |