Explore the Family Name Afanador
The meaning of Afanador
Spanish: occupational name from afanador ‘cleaner’.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Afanador in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Afanador has seen an increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the surname was ranked 33,563rd in terms of popularity but by 2010 it had moved up to be the 29,279th most popular surname, showing a significant 12.76% increase. The number of people with this surname also grew from 641 to 808 during this time period, marking an increase of 26.05%. The proportion of people named Afanador per 100,000 also rose marginally from 0.24 to 0.27 during these years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #33,563 | #29,279 | 12.76% |
| Count | 641 | 808 | 26.05% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.24 | 0.27 | 12.5% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Afanador
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Afanador, as per the Decennial U.S. Census data, is primarily Hispanic, comprising nearly 90% in both 2000 and 2010, with a slight increase of 0.17% over the decade. White individuals with this surname decreased slightly from 8.58% in 2000 to 8.42% in 2010. Interestingly, there were no Black, Asian/Pacific Islander, or American Indian and Alaskan Native individuals recorded with this surname in 2000, however in 2010, there were small percentages of both Black (0.99%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (0.62%) individuals with the surname Afanador. No changes were observed for those identifying as Two or more races or American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 89.7% | 89.85% | 0.17% |
| White | 8.58% | 8.42% | -1.86% |
| Black | 0% | 0.99% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.62% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |