Explore the Family Name Alphonso
The meaning of Alphonso
Altered form of Spanish and southern Italian Alfonso. Some characteristic forenames: Spanish Andres, Belmiro, Eulalia, Gaspar, Manuel. French Celestine, Marcel, Pierre.
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How common is the last name Alphonso in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Alphonso has significantly increased between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 35,860th most popular surname, but by 2010, it had jumped to the 29,231st position, reflecting an 18.49% rise. The count of people sharing this surname also grew from 592 in 2000 to 810 in 2010, an increase of 36.82%. For every 100,000 people, the proportion went up from 0.22 to 0.27, marking a 22.73% increase.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #35,860 | #29,231 | 18.49% |
| Count | 592 | 810 | 36.82% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.22 | 0.27 | 22.73% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Alphonso
Regarding ethnicity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows that the Alphonso surname was more associated with some ethnic identities than others. Between 2000 and 2010, there was a notable rise in Asian/Pacific Islanders carrying the name, up from 8.78% to 12.10%, indicating a 37.81% change. There were no recorded instances of the surname among those of two or more races or American Indian and Alaskan Native identity either in 2000 or 2010. Meanwhile, the proportion of Whites with the surname dropped from 50.68% in 2000 to 43.21% in 2010, a decrease of 14.74%. Hispanics and Blacks with the surname Alphonso saw increases in their proportions at 14.12% and 15.08% respectively.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 50.68% | 43.21% | -14.74% |
| Black | 25% | 28.77% | 15.08% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 8.78% | 12.1% | 37.81% |
| Hispanic | 9.63% | 10.99% | 14.12% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |