Explore the Family Name Alvaro
The meaning of Alvaro
Spanish and Portuguese (Álvaro); Italian: from the personal name Álvaro, Alvaro, which is of ancient Germanic (Visigothic) origin, but the exact etymology is not clear. Some characteristic forenames: Spanish Jose, Francisco, Raul, Adelaida, Alba, Alberto, Alejandro, Anaya, Benito, Celestino, Chavez, Emilia. Italian Antonio, Alfonse, Angelo, Cesare, Giuseppe, Rocco, Sal.
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How common is the last name Alvaro in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Alvaro has increased in the United States between 2000 and 2010. Its rank rose from 23,968th place to 21,034th, marking a growth of 12.24%. The number of people with this surname also grew by 27.16% during this period, from 983 individuals in 2000 to 1,250 in 2010. Consequently, the proportion of people named Alvaro per 100,000 residents also climbed by 16.67%, from 0.36 to 0.42.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #23,968 | #21,034 | 12.24% |
| Count | 983 | 1,250 | 27.16% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.36 | 0.42 | 16.67% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Alvaro
The ethnic identity associated with the Alvaro surname also saw significant changes between 2000 and 2010, as indicated by the Decennial U.S. Census data. The proportion of those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander increased by 16.41%, while the count for those identifying with two or more races saw a modest increase of 5.76%. The most noticeable shift came within the Hispanic demographic, which experienced a rise of 19.32%. However, the percentage of white individuals with the surname Alvaro dropped significantly by -22.41%. There was no change among those identifying as Black, American Indian, or Alaskan Native as these categories remained at 0 both in 2000 and 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 38.15% | 45.52% | 19.32% |
| White | 45.78% | 35.52% | -22.41% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 12.92% | 15.04% | 16.41% |
| Two or More Races | 2.95% | 3.12% | 5.76% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |