Explore the Family Name Alvares
The meaning of Alvares
1. Portuguese: patronymic from the personal name Álvaro (see Alvaro). 2. Hispanic: altered form of Spanish Álvarez (see Alvarez). 3. Jewish (Sephardic): adoption of the name in 1 above at the moment of conversion to Roman Catholicism. After the return to Judaism (generations later), some descendants retained the name their families used as Catholics. Some characteristic forenames: Spanish Jose, Jorge, Jesus, Alfredo, Andres, Armando, Salvador, Sergio, Agustin, Alberto, Alvino, Beatriz. Portuguese Joao, Omero.
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How common is the last name Alvares in the United States?
The surname Alvares saw a minor dip in popularity between the years 2000 and 2010, according to data from the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, Alvares was ranked the 8,266th most common surname, but by 2010 it had slipped slightly to the 8,673rd spot, marking a change of -4.92%. Despite this slight drop in rank, the actual count of individuals with the Alvares surname increased from 3,687 in 2000 to 3,789 in 2010, marking an increase of 2.77%. The proportion per 100,000 people also saw a small decrease, falling from 1.37 in 2000 to 1.28 in 2010, a decline of 6.57%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #8,266 | #8,673 | -4.92% |
| Count | 3,687 | 3,789 | 2.77% |
| Proportion per 100k | 1.37 | 1.28 | -6.57% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Alvares
Looking at the ethnic identity associated with the Alvares surname, we see some shifts over the decade based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census. The vast majority, 91.02% in 2000 and 89.81% in 2010, identified as Hispanic. Those identifying as White increased from 6.08% in 2000 to 6.84% in 2010. The percentage of those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and Black also grew from 1.60% to 2.24% and 0.41% to 0.69%, respectively. However, those identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native or as belonging to two or more races dropped to zero in 2010, down from 0.19% and 0.71% respectively in 2000.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 91.02% | 89.81% | -1.33% |
| White | 6.08% | 6.84% | 12.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.6% | 2.24% | 40% |
| Black | 0.41% | 0.69% | 68.29% |
| Two or More Races | 0.71% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.19% | 0% | 0% |