Explore the Family Name Altavilla
The meaning of Altavilla
Italian (Sicily): of Norman origin, an Italianized form of Hauteville (see Havill). Some characteristic forenames: Italian Carmela, Carmine, Cosimo, Cosmo, Leonardo, Renato, Rocco, Salvatore.
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How common is the last name Altavilla in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Altavilla has seen a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 54,643rd in terms of commonality, but by 2010, it had slid to 58,735th place, marking a 7.49% decline. The count of people with this surname also dipped slightly from 353 in 2000 to 345 in 2010, a reduction of 2.27%. The proportion of the population bearing the surname Altavilla per 100,000 also fell by 7.69%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #54,643 | #58,735 | -7.49% |
| Count | 353 | 345 | -2.27% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.13 | 0.12 | -7.69% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Altavilla
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Altavilla shows some fluctuation over the same decade, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. A vast majority of those with the Altavilla surname identify as White, although there was a slight decrease from 94.9% in 2000 to 93.33% in 2010. The percentage identifying as Hispanic saw an increase of 22.82%, going from 4.25% in 2000 to 5.22% in 2010. The categories Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native all showed no change, remaining at 0% for both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.9% | 93.33% | -1.65% |
| Hispanic | 4.25% | 5.22% | 22.82% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |