Explore the Family Name Avello

The meaning of Avello

1. Italian: possibly a variant of Avella 1; alternatively, it could be a variant of Abello, itself a variant of the personal name Abele (equivalent of Abel). 2. Asturian-Leonese: topographic name from a Castilianized form of abeyu ‘shelter’. Compare Abello.

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How common is the last name Avello in the United States?

According to data based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Avello has seen a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Avello was ranked as the 63,632nd most popular surname, but by 2010, it had dropped slightly to the 65,066th position, representing a 2.25% decline. However, the count of individuals with this surname increased from 293 in 2000 to 305 in 2010, showing a growth of 4.1%. Despite this increase in individual counts, the proportion per 100,000 people saw a reduction of 9.09%.

20002010Change
Rank#63,632#65,066-2.25%
Count2933054.1%
Proportion per 100k0.110.1-9.09%

Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Avello

The Decennial U.S. Census also provides information on the ethnic identity associated with the surname Avello. The data reveals that the percentage of individuals identifying as White decreased from 66.21% in 2000 to 58.69% in 2010, marking an 11.36% decline. Meanwhile, the percentage of those identifying as Hispanic increased from 32.08% in 2000 to 38.36% in 2010, reflecting a 19.58% rise. There were no reported changes in the percentages of those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native.

20002010Change
White66.21%58.69%-11.36%
Hispanic32.08%38.36%19.58%
Asian/Pacific Islander0%0%0%
Two or More Races0%0%0%
Black0%0%0%
American Indian and Alaskan Native0%0%0%