Explore the Family Name Albu
The meaning of Albu
Romanian: from the old personal name Albu, from alb ‘white’ (from Latin albus), or a descriptive nickname from the same adjective. Some characteristic forenames: Romanian Nicolae, Gheorghe, Valeriu, Ionel, Mihai, Petre.
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How common is the last name Albu in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Albu increased between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Albu ranked 55,849 in popularity, but by 2010, it had climbed to a rank of 48,901, marking an increase of 12.44%. The count of individuals with this surname also rose during this period from 343 to 431, a growth rate of 25.66%. Consequently, the proportion of people named Albu per 100,000 of the population also grew by 15.38%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #55,849 | #48,901 | 12.44% |
| Count | 343 | 431 | 25.66% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.13 | 0.15 | 15.38% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Albu
The ethnicity associated with the surname Albu also saw some changes from 2000 to 2010 according to the Decennial U.S. Census. The largest ethnic identity associated with Albu remained White over this period, albeit with a slight decrease from 94.17% to 93.27%. Those identifying as Hispanic saw a rise from 3.21% to 3.94%. During this decade, there was also a new appearance of individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander at 1.16%, whereas previously there were none. However, those identifying with two or more races decreased from 2.04% to 1.16%. The Black and American Indian and Alaskan Native categories reported no change, maintaining a consistent 0% for both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.17% | 93.27% | -0.96% |
| Hispanic | 3.21% | 3.94% | 22.74% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 1.16% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 2.04% | 1.16% | -43.14% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |