Explore the Family Name Avallone
The meaning of Avallone
Italian (southern): topographic name for someone who lived in a deep valley, from vallone ‘deep valley, gorge’ (augmentative of valle ‘valley’), with initial a probably acquired by reinterpretation of da vallone ‘from or at (the) gorge’ as d’avallone. Some characteristic forenames: Italian Cesare, Ennio, Pasquale, Angelo, Antonino, Gennaro, Matteo, Nicola, Oreste, Rocco, Salvatore, Valentino.
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How common is the last name Avallone in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Avallone has seen a slight shift in popularity over the past decade. In 2000, Avallone ranked 19,107 in popularity and rose slightly to 19,513 by 2010, marking a change of -2.12%. Despite this decrease in ranking, the number of individuals with the surname Avallone actually increased from 1,317 in 2000 to 1,384 in 2010, representing an increase of 5.09%. However, the proportion per 100,000 people decreased from 0.49 to 0.47 during the same period, indicating a decrease in popularity relative to other surnames.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #19,107 | #19,513 | -2.12% |
| Count | 1,317 | 1,384 | 5.09% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.49 | 0.47 | -4.08% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Avallone
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Avallone also saw some fluctuation between 2000 and 2010. According to the data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the majority of individuals with the surname identify as White, with percentages hovering around 95%. There was a minor decrease from 95.29% in 2000 to 94.73% in 2010. The percentage of those identifying as Hispanic increased from 3.11% to 3.47%. Interestingly, in 2010, there were small proportions of individuals that identified as Asian/Pacific Islander (0.58%) and those who identified with two or more races (1.08%). No individuals identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either of the years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.29% | 94.73% | -0.59% |
| Hispanic | 3.11% | 3.47% | 11.58% |
| Two or More Races | 1.14% | 1.08% | -5.26% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.58% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |