Explore the Family Name Amavisca
The meaning of Amavisca
Basque: Castilianized form of Amabizka (see Amavizca), found in Cantabria.
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How common is the last name Amavisca in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Amavisca has significantly increased from 2000 to 2010. In the year 2000, Amavisca was ranked 63,297 in terms of popularity and that ranking improved to 54,864 by the year 2010, indicating a 13.32% increase. The data also shows an increase in the count of individuals with this surname, rising from 295 in 2000 to 375 in 2010, which is a 27.12% increase. The proportion per 100,000 people also saw an increase from 0.11 to 0.13 during the same period, marking an 18.18% rise.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #63,297 | #54,864 | 13.32% |
| Count | 295 | 375 | 27.12% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.13 | 18.18% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Amavisca
Regarding the ethnic identity represented by the surname Amavisca, the Decennial U.S. Census data indicates that it's predominantly associated with Hispanic ethnicity. In 2000, 82.71% of individuals with this surname identified as Hispanic, a number that rose slightly to 85.33% in 2010. The percentage of those identifying as White decreased from 13.22% to 11.47% during the same period. The proportion of American Indian and Alaskan Native individuals possessing this surname saw a significant decrease of nearly 50%, going from 3.73% in 2000 to 1.87% in 2010. There were no recorded individuals with this surname identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or Black in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 82.71% | 85.33% | 3.17% |
| White | 13.22% | 11.47% | -13.24% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 3.73% | 1.87% | -49.87% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |