Explore the Family Name Aldava
The meaning of Aldava
Hispanic: altered form of Basque Aldaba.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Aldava in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Aldava experienced a slight rise in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it ranked 49,366th and by the year 2010, it edged up to 49,365th. The count of individuals identified with this surname has also seen an increase of 6.5%, growing from 400 in 2000 to 426 in 2010. However, its proportion per 100k people dipped slightly by 6.67%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #49,366 | #49,365 | 0% |
| Count | 400 | 426 | 6.5% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.15 | 0.14 | -6.67% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Aldava
In terms of ethnicity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows that the majority of individuals with the Aldava surname identify as Hispanic, with a noticeable increase from 93.50% in 2000 to 96.01% in 2010. The number of those identifying as White decreased significantly by 42.67%, falling from 4.50% to 2.58%. The census also recorded a small percentage (1.50%) identifying with two or more races in 2000, but this was not present in the 2010 data. The data did not record any individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 93.5% | 96.01% | 2.68% |
| White | 4.5% | 2.58% | -42.67% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.5% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |