Explore the Family Name Avellaneda
The meaning of Avellaneda
Spanish: habitational name from any of the three places called Avellaneda (in Ávila, Toledo, and Biscay), from avellana ‘hazel’ + -eda ‘agglomeration, mass’. Some characteristic forenames: Spanish Jose, Catalina, Eduardo, Francisco, Ignacio, Manuel, Miguel, Rafael, Ramon, Alberto, Alvaro, Ambrocio.
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How common is the last name Avellaneda in the United States?
The surname Avellaneda has grown in popularity over the first decade of the 21st century, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, Avellaneda ranked 20,087 in terms of common surnames but jumped significantly to 14,316 by 2010, reflecting a change of 28.73%. The total count of people with this surname also increased from 1,235 in 2000 to 2,090 in 2010, indicating a growth rate of 69.23%. The proportion per 100,000 people also rose by 54.35% during this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #20,087 | #14,316 | 28.73% |
| Count | 1,235 | 2,090 | 69.23% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.46 | 0.71 | 54.35% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Avellaneda
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority of individuals with the surname Avellaneda identify as Hispanic, increasing slightly from 93.93% in 2000 to 95.89% in 2010. The percentage of those identifying as White decreased by 31.72%, dropping from 3.72% in 2000 to 2.54% in 2010. The percentage of those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander also slightly decreased by 1.37%, moving from 1.46% in 2000 to 1.44% in 2010. No significant changes were noted for the other ethnic identities.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 93.93% | 95.89% | 2.09% |
| White | 3.72% | 2.54% | -31.72% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.46% | 1.44% | -1.37% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0.57% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |