Explore the Family Name Avena
The meaning of Avena
1. Italian and Spanish: metonymic occupational name for a grain grower or merchant, from avena ‘oats, oatmeal’ (from Latin avena). 2. Italian: habitational name from a place in Calabria called Avena. Some characteristic forenames: Spanish Jose, Alberto, Ana, Arturo, Blanca, Domingo, Felipe, Francisco, Gerado, Gerardo, Gilberto, Guillermo. Italian Angelo, Rocco, Antonio, Carmine, Giuseppe, Leonardo, Vito, Carmela, Ettore, Salvatore, Vincenzo.
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How common is the last name Avena in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Avena has seen a decline in its popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 22,352, but by 2010, it had dropped to rank 27,059, representing a decrease of 21.06%. The total count of people with this surname also saw a drop from 1,075 in 2000 to 895 in 2010, which is a decrease of 16.74%. The proportion of people with the Avena surname per 100,000 decreased by 25% from 0.4 to 0.3 over the same time period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #22,352 | #27,059 | -21.06% |
| Count | 1,075 | 895 | -16.74% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.4 | 0.3 | -25% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Avena
In terms of ethnicity, as per the Decennial U.S. Census data, changes were also observed between 2000 and 2010. The Asian/Pacific Islander representation decreased from 12.00% to 10.17%, marking a reduction of 15.25%. There was also a decrease in the percentage of those identifying as two or more races, from 1.12% to 0.89%. The white representation fell slightly from 36.47% to 34.75%. However, the Hispanic representation saw an increase from 49.67% to 52.29%. The most significant change was observed within the Black community, where there was a dramatic rise from 0.74% to 1.90%. Those identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native remained constant at 0.00%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 49.67% | 52.29% | 5.27% |
| White | 36.47% | 34.75% | -4.72% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 12% | 10.17% | -15.25% |
| Black | 0.74% | 1.9% | 156.76% |
| Two or More Races | 1.12% | 0.89% | -20.54% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |