Explore the Family Name Alvernaz
The meaning of Alvernaz
Portuguese: ethnic name for someone from the Auvergne region of France (Portuguese Alverna). Some characteristic forenames: Spanish Manuel, Jose, Ana, Carlos, Serafin, Silverio. Portuguese Joao, Ligia.
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How common is the last name Alvernaz in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the Alvernaz surname experienced a slight increase in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, the surname ranked 53,659th and it climbed to 53,072nd by 2010, representing a growth of 1.09%. Similarly, the actual count of individuals with this surname rose from 361 in 2000 to 390 in 2010, showcasing an increase of 8.03%. However, the proportion of people bearing this surname per 100,000 remained stable at 0.13.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #53,659 | #53,072 | 1.09% |
| Count | 361 | 390 | 8.03% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.13 | 0.13 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Alvernaz
When looking at ethnic identity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census suggests shifts within the Alvernaz surname bearers between 2000 and 2010. White individuals held majority representation with 93.91% in 2000, though it slightly decreased to 90.26% in 2010. Notably, there was a significant increase of 92.22% in Hispanic representation over the decade, rising from 3.60% to 6.92%. On the other hand, the percentage of those identifying as two or more races fell from 2.49% to 1.79%, a decrease of 28.11%. The Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native categories each reported no representation (or data was suppressed for privacy) for both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.91% | 90.26% | -3.89% |
| Hispanic | 3.6% | 6.92% | 92.22% |
| Two or More Races | 2.49% | 1.79% | -28.11% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |