Explore the Family Name Alvardo
The meaning of Alvardo
Hispanic: altered form of Spanish Alvarado. Some characteristic forenames: Spanish Jose, Jesus, Miguel, Jorge, Juan, Manuel, Mario, Ricardo, Gilberto, Isauro, Luisa, Pedro.
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How common is the last name Alvardo in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Alvardo has grown in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Alvardo ranked 19,028 in terms of commonality among surnames, but by 2010 it had jumped to a rank of 16,544, indicating an increase in its usage by approximately 13.05%. This surge is further evidenced by the count of people with this surname, which rose from 1,324 to 1,735, marking a significant growth of 31.04%. The proportion per 100,000 people also increased by 20.41%, from 0.49 to 0.59, over the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #19,028 | #16,544 | 13.05% |
| Count | 1,324 | 1,735 | 31.04% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.49 | 0.59 | 20.41% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Alvardo
In terms of ethnicity, the Alvardo surname has seen some interesting shifts as well, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, a staggering 92.60% of individuals with this name identified as Hispanic, a figure that dipped slightly to 91.93% by 2010. Meanwhile, there was a significant 81.58% increase in the number of Black individuals carrying this surname, increasing from 0.38% to 0.69% within the decade. Notably, the census began recording individuals of Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native descent under this surname from 2010 onwards, with these groups constituting 0.40% and 0.75% respectively. Those identifying as two or more races decreased from 0.60% to 0.29%, a reduction of 51.67%, while the percentage of White individuals remained relatively stable, dropping just 0.50% from 5.97% to 5.94%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 92.6% | 91.93% | -0.72% |
| White | 5.97% | 5.94% | -0.5% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0.75% | 0% |
| Black | 0.38% | 0.69% | 81.58% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.4% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0.6% | 0.29% | -51.67% |