Explore the Family Name Aufiero
The meaning of Aufiero
Italian (mainly Campania): from a southern variant of the personal name Alfiero (see Alfieri). Some characteristic forenames: Italian Angelo, Antonio, Carmine, Concetta, Lorenzo.
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How common is the last name Aufiero in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Aufiero has seen a slight increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 33,933rd in popularity with 633 individuals bearing the name, equating to a proportion of 0.23 per 100,000 people. By 2010, the surname had risen slightly in rank to 33,731st, with an increased count of 675 individuals. Despite the rise in raw numbers, the proportion per 100,000 remained stable at 0.23.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #33,933 | #33,731 | 0.6% |
| Count | 633 | 675 | 6.64% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.23 | 0.23 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Aufiero
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the vast majority of people named Aufiero identified as White in both 2000 and 2010, with percentages of 96.21% and 96.15% respectively. There was a small but notable increase in those identifying as Hispanic, rising from 1.90% in 2000 to 3.56% in 2010. The percentage of people with this surname identifying with two or more races decreased from 1.11% in 2000 to zero by 2010. No individuals with the surname Aufiero identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, American Indian, or Alaskan Native in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.21% | 96.15% | -0.06% |
| Hispanic | 1.9% | 3.56% | 87.37% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.11% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |