Explore the Family Name Asevedo
The meaning of Asevedo
Portuguese (Brazil) and Hispanic: variant of Azevedo and Acevedo.
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How common is the last name Asevedo in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Asevedo has seen a slight increase in the United States between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 44,497th, while in 2010, it moved up to 44,270th, marking a 0.51% change. The count of people with this surname also rose from 455 in 2000 to 486 in 2010, indicating a growth of 6.81%. However, the proportion per 100,000 people slightly decreased by 5.88%, moving from 0.17 to 0.16.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #44,497 | #44,270 | 0.51% |
| Count | 455 | 486 | 6.81% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.17 | 0.16 | -5.88% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Asevedo
The Decennial U.S. Census data also provides insight into the ethnic identity associated with the surname Asevedo. There has been no recorded change among those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or Black from 2000 to 2010. The percentage of individuals identifying as White increased by approximately 25%, rising from 13.85% to 17.28%. The largest ethnicity identified is Hispanic, at 78.40% in 2010, which marks a minor decrease from 79.34% in 2000. The percentage of those identifying with two or more races saw a slight dip, going down by 6.57%. Meanwhile, there was a significant decline in the percentage of American Indian and Alaskan Natives, decreasing by 44.92%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 79.34% | 78.4% | -1.18% |
| White | 13.85% | 17.28% | 24.77% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 3.74% | 2.06% | -44.92% |
| Two or More Races | 1.98% | 1.85% | -6.57% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |