Explore the Family Name Aldama
The meaning of Aldama
Basque: habitational name from a place called Aldama in Araba/Álava province, Basque Country (Spain), named with Basque alde ‘side, slope’ + the placename ending -ama. Some characteristic forenames: Spanish Jose, Ruben, Javier, Jesus, Juan, Alejandro, Cesar, Eduardo, Enrique, Manuel, Rafael, Raul.
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How common is the last name Aldama in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Aldama has grown significantly in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Aldama ranked 19,908th among all surnames, but by 2010 it had climbed to 15,788th, marking a significant improvement of 20.7%. In terms of count, there were approximately 1,248 individuals with this surname in the year 2000. This number increased by a remarkable 47.84% to approximately 1,845 people by 2010. The proportion of individuals carrying the Aldama surname in relation to the total population also increased from 0.46 per 100,000 in 2000 to 0.63 per 100,000 in 2010, reflecting a 36.96% change.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #19,908 | #15,788 | 20.7% |
| Count | 1,248 | 1,845 | 47.84% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.46 | 0.63 | 36.96% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Aldama
The Decennial U.S. Census data also provides insights into the ethnic identity associated with the Aldama surname. In both 2000 and 2010, the Hispanic community had the highest percentage of individuals with this surname, at 92.07% and 93.93% respectively, showing a slight increase of 2.02%. The White community saw a decrease from 6.41% in 2000 to 5.09% in 2010, accounting for a 20.59% drop. Meanwhile, those identifying as two or more ethnicities decreased from 0.48% to 0.27%, a 43.75% change. There was also a reduction of 31.94% within the Black community. No individuals with the Aldama surname were identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either 2000 or 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 92.07% | 93.93% | 2.02% |
| White | 6.41% | 5.09% | -20.59% |
| Black | 0.72% | 0.49% | -31.94% |
| Two or More Races | 0.48% | 0.27% | -43.75% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |