Explore the Family Name Avera
The meaning of Avera
Altered form of English Avery. History: Richard Avery, from Fillongley, Warwickshire, is recorded in Surry, VA, in 1672. The surname was changed to Avera in the following generation and later also to Avara. A Jacob Avera is recorded in Johnson County, NC in 1764.
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How common is the last name Avera in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Avera slightly decreased between 2000 and 2010. In the year 2000, Avera was the 16,793rd most popular surname in the U.S., but by 2010 it had dropped to the 17,565th spot, a change of -4.6%. Nonetheless, the count of people with this surname actually increased from 1,565 to 1,601 during the same period, marking a growth rate of 2.3%. However, when considering the proportion per 100,000 individuals, there was a decrease from 0.58 to 0.54, a change of -6.9%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #16,793 | #17,565 | -4.6% |
| Count | 1,565 | 1,601 | 2.3% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.58 | 0.54 | -6.9% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Avera
Regarding the ethnic identity associated with the surname Avera, also based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, there were some shifts between 2000 and 2010. Individuals identifying as White made up the majority of holders of the surname, although their representation decreased from 79.68% to 76.20%, a change of -4.37%. Those identifying as Hispanic saw an increase from 10.93% to 13.49% over this decade, a significant rise of 23.42%. The percentage of those identifying as Black or Asian/Pacific Islander also rose slightly, with changes of 10.37% and 12.11% respectively. Notably, by 2010, 1.56% identified as belonging to two or more races, and 0.44% as American Indian and Alaskan Native, categories not represented in the 2000 data.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 79.68% | 76.2% | -4.37% |
| Hispanic | 10.93% | 13.49% | 23.42% |
| Black | 4.92% | 5.43% | 10.37% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 2.56% | 2.87% | 12.11% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.56% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0.44% | 0% |