Explore the Family Name Avalo
The meaning of Avalo
Spanish (Ávalo): probably a variant (singular) of Ávalos (see Avalos), or perhaps an altered form of Galician Abalo, unexplained. It is found mainly in Cáceres (Extremadura) and Andalusia.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Avalo in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Avalo has seen a significant increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 56,526th most popular, but by 2010, it had moved up to the 47,356th spot, marking a change of 16.22%. The count of individuals with this surname also rose from 338 in 2000 to 448 in 2010, a growth of 32.54%. Consequently, the proportion of people named Avalo per 100k increased by 15.38% over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #56,526 | #47,356 | 16.22% |
| Count | 338 | 448 | 32.54% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.13 | 0.15 | 15.38% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Avalo
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Avalo also shifted somewhat between 2000 and 2010, according to data from the Decennial U.S. Census. While the majority of individuals with this last name identified as Hispanic in both years (90.53% in 2000 and 92.63% in 2010), there were some notable changes. For instance, the percentage who identified as White dropped from 5.92% to 2.9%, a decrease of 51.01%. Meanwhile, there was an emergence of individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and Black, with proportions of 1.34% and 1.56% respectively in 2010, where none had been recorded in these categories in 2000. The count for those identifying as two or more races or American Indian and Alaskan Native remained at zero during both census years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 90.53% | 92.63% | 2.32% |
| White | 5.92% | 2.9% | -51.01% |
| Black | 0% | 1.56% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 1.34% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |