Explore the Family Name Avance
The meaning of Avance
Altered form of Avants, a surname of English origin.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Avance in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Avance has seen an increase between 2000 and 2010. The rank of the surname improved from 57,705 in 2000 to 54,296 in 2010, indicating a rise in its usage by 5.91%. The count of individuals carrying the Avance surname also increased from 330 in 2000 to 380 in 2010, marking a 15.15% growth. Moreover, the proportion of people with this surname per 100,000 individuals showed an increase of 8.33%, moving from 0.12 in 2000 to 0.13 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #57,705 | #54,296 | 5.91% |
| Count | 330 | 380 | 15.15% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.13 | 8.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Avance
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Avance also experienced some alterations over the decade, as indicated by the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, the majority of Avance bearers were White (58.18%), followed by Black (36.67%). However, by 2010, the proportion of Whites had decreased by 12.26% to 51.05%, while the Black percentage increased by 14.84% to 42.11%. Although initially nonexistent in 2000, bearers of the Avance surname identified as Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native emerged in 2010, accounting for 1.58% and 1.32% respectively. The Hispanic representation also saw a slight increase of 15.93%, rising from 1.82% in 2000 to 2.11% in 2010. The only decrease was observed among those identifying with two or more races, where the percentage fell by 13.21%, from 2.12% in 2000 to 1.84% in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 58.18% | 51.05% | -12.26% |
| Black | 36.67% | 42.11% | 14.84% |
| Hispanic | 1.82% | 2.11% | 15.93% |
| Two or More Races | 2.12% | 1.84% | -13.21% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 1.58% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 1.32% | 0% |