Explore the Family Name Avara
The meaning of Avara
1. Altered form of English Avery. See also Avera. 2. Italian (Sicily): from the feminine form of Avaro, a nickname from avaro ‘avaricious, mean, miserly’. This surname is very rare in Italy.
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How common is the last name Avara in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Avara has seen a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the surname was ranked 60,887th in popularity, but by 2010 it had fallen to 65,244th, marking a decline of 7.16%. The count of individuals with this surname also dipped marginally from 309 in 2000 to 304 in 2010, which is a decrease of 1.62%. The proportion of people per 100,000 with the surname Avara similarly saw a drop of 9.09%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #60,887 | #65,244 | -7.16% |
| Count | 309 | 304 | -1.62% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.1 | -9.09% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Avara
Regarding ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the majority of individuals with the surname Avara identify as White, although there was a slight decrease of 1.54% in this group from 2000 to 2010 (from 92.88% to 91.45%). In 2000, 2.91% identified as Hispanic, but this number increased substantially to 7.24% in 2010, showing a change of 148.8%. It's interesting to note that in 2000, 2.27% reported having two or more ethnic identities, but this figure dropped to 0% by 2010. No individuals with this surname identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 92.88% | 91.45% | -1.54% |
| Hispanic | 2.91% | 7.24% | 148.8% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 2.27% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |