Explore the Family Name Alvord
The meaning of Alvord
English (southwestern): variant of Alford 1; the spelling reflects the southwestern English dialect pronunciation. History: This surname was brought to North America by Alexander Alvord, who came from Devon or Somerset to Windsor, CT, c.1645. He had many prominent descendants.
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How common is the last name Alvord in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Alvord has experienced a slight decline from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Alvord was ranked as the 14,255th most common surname in the United States, but by 2010, it had fallen to 14,870th place, reflecting a 4.31% drop in rank. Despite this decrease in relative popularity, the actual number of individuals bearing the surname Alvord increased from 1,930 in 2000 to 1,991 in 2010, indicating a 3.16% growth in count. However, when measured per 100k of the population, the proportion of those with the Alvord surname slightly decreased by 6.94%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #14,255 | #14,870 | -4.31% |
| Count | 1,930 | 1,991 | 3.16% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.72 | 0.67 | -6.94% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Alvord
Looking at the ethnic identity associated with the Alvord surname, data from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals some significant shifts between 2000 and 2010. While the largest group of individuals with the Alvord surname identified as White (94.2% in 2000 and 92.72% in 2010), there was a 1.57% decrease over the decade. The Hispanic representation within the Alvord surname saw a substantial increase of 168.15%, rising from 1.35% in 2000 to 3.62% in 2010. Other ethnic identities such as Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native saw decreases in their percentages, while the percentage of those identifying as Black or two or more races saw modest increases and decreases respectively.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.2% | 92.72% | -1.57% |
| Hispanic | 1.35% | 3.62% | 168.15% |
| Two or More Races | 1.76% | 1.51% | -14.2% |
| Black | 0.88% | 0.95% | 7.95% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.09% | 0.6% | -44.95% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.73% | 0.6% | -17.81% |