Explore the Family Name Alegre
The meaning of Alegre
Spanish and Portuguese: nickname from alegre ‘bright, merry’ (from Latin alacer). Some characteristic forenames: Spanish Jose, Angel, Jorge, Luis, Manuel, Marcos, Raul, Adriano, Alberto, Alejo, Alfonso, Ana, Leonardo, Lucio.
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How common is the last name Alegre in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Alegre has significantly increased from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Alegre was ranked 17984 in terms of popularity but by 2010 it had climbed to rank 14704, indicating an increase in its popularity of 18.24 percent. The count of individuals with the Alegre surname also rose during this period from 1431 to 2022, a growth of 41.3 percent. Furthermore, the proportion of people with the Alegre surname per 100k also showed a significant increase, climbing from 0.53 in 2000 to 0.69 in 2010, an upward change of 30.19 percent.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #17,984 | #14,704 | 18.24% |
| Count | 1,431 | 2,022 | 41.3% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.53 | 0.69 | 30.19% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Alegre
Regarding the ethnic identity associated with the surname Alegre, data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows interesting trends. The Hispanic ethnicity has seen an increase of 10.8 percent, making up 50.25 percent of the holders of the Alegre surname in 2010. Conversely, the White ethnicity decreased by 19.12 percent from 2000 to 2010. For Asian/Pacific Islanders, there was a slight decrease of 5.97 percent. The category of two or more races saw a small rise of 4.61 percent. Notably, the Black and American Indian and Alaskan Native categories went from zero in 2000 to 0.49 and 0.35 percent respectively in 2010. Data for the latter two categories were not available in the 2000 census.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 45.35% | 50.25% | 10.8% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 34.03% | 32% | -5.97% |
| White | 18.1% | 14.64% | -19.12% |
| Two or More Races | 2.17% | 2.27% | 4.61% |
| Black | 0% | 0.49% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0.35% | 0% |