Explore the Family Name Alvear
The meaning of Alvear
Spanish: unexplained. Compare Alviar. Some characteristic forenames: Spanish Luis, Carlos, Jose, Juan, Ricardo, Jaime, Jesus, Rafael, Armando, Basilio, Brigido, Catalina.
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How common is the last name Alvear in the United States?
According to the U.S. Decennial Census, the popularity of the surname Alvear has seen a significant increase between 2000 and 2010. In the year 2000, Alvear was ranked as the 18,447th most popular surname in the country with approximately 1,382 bearers. By 2010, its rank had improved to 16,214th and the count of individuals bearing the name rose by almost 29% to 1,781. This represents an increase from 0.51 to 0.6 per 100k people over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #18,447 | #16,214 | 12.1% |
| Count | 1,382 | 1,781 | 28.87% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.51 | 0.6 | 17.65% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Alvear
The ethnicity distribution for Alvear also saw changes throughout the decade according to the U.S. Decennial Census. The Hispanic representation remained steady at around 87%, making it the predominant ethnic identity associated with this surname. The percentage of White individuals with the Alvear surname increased mildly from 8.68% in 2000 to 9.99% in 2010. There was a decrease in the proportion of Asian/Pacific Islanders from 2.75% to 1.63%. The proportion of those identifying with two or more races slightly increased from 0.43% to 0.45%. However, the data for Black, American Indian and Alaskan Native were suppressed to maintain privacy.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 87.77% | 87.87% | 0.11% |
| White | 8.68% | 9.99% | 15.09% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 2.75% | 1.63% | -40.73% |
| Two or More Races | 0.43% | 0.45% | 4.65% |
| Black | 0.36% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |