Explore the Family Name Alward
The meaning of Alward
1. English: from the Middle English personal name Alward, Elward, a shortened form of several Old English names, such as Ælfweard (Middle English Alfward), Ealdweard, and (especially in Devon) Æthelweard, which survives as Middle English Aylward, Alward, and probably Elward. 2. North German: variant of Alwardt and, in North America, (also) an altered form of this.
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How common is the last name Alward in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Alward has seen a slight shift in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it ranked 18,025th most popular but dropped slightly in rank to 18,766th by 2010, indicating a decrease in popularity by approximately 4.11%. However, the actual count of individuals with this surname increased by 2.38%, from 1,427 in 2000 to 1,461 in 2010. Despite the growth in count, the proportion per 100,000 people fell by 5.66% over the decade, moving from 0.53 to 0.5.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #18,025 | #18,766 | -4.11% |
| Count | 1,427 | 1,461 | 2.38% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.53 | 0.5 | -5.66% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Alward
Regarding its ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the Alward surname is predominantly associated with White ethnicity, although there's been a slight decrease over time. In 2000, 95.16% of individuals with this surname identified as White, compared to 93.77% in 2010, marking a decline of approximately 1.46%. Interestingly, the percentage of individuals identifying as Hispanic increased notably over the decade, from 1.54% in 2000 to 2.74% in 2010, showing a significant growth of 77.92%. The proportion of individuals reporting two or more ethnicities also increased, albeit modestly, from 2.17% to 2.60%. Notably, no individuals with this surname identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.16% | 93.77% | -1.46% |
| Hispanic | 1.54% | 2.74% | 77.92% |
| Two or More Races | 2.17% | 2.6% | 19.82% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.41% | 0% |
| Black | 0.63% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |