Explore the Family Name Aversa
The meaning of Aversa
Italian (southern): habitational name from Aversa, in Campania. Some characteristic forenames: Italian Angelo, Antonio, Rocco, Armando, Domenic, Giovanni, Luigi, Salvatore, Carlo, Chiara, Ciro, Cosmo, Domenico, Alfonso, Claudio, Fabio, Mario, Marisa, Olimpia, Rafael, Ruben, Tino.
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How common is the last name Aversa in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Aversa has seen a slight boost in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked as the 20,319th most popular surname, but by 2010, it had climbed to the 20,047th spot, representing a 1.34% increase. The number of individuals with the Aversa surname also increased during this period from 1,217 to 1,334, reflecting a growth rate of 9.61%. Interestingly, the proportion per 100,000 people remained steady at 0.45.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #20,319 | #20,047 | 1.34% |
| Count | 1,217 | 1,334 | 9.61% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.45 | 0.45 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Aversa
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the majority of individuals with the Aversa surname identified as White in both 2000 and 2010, with a slight increase from 92.85% to 93.03%. The data also shows an upward trend in the Asian/Pacific Islander category, which went from 0.41% in 2000 to 0.67% in 2010. On the other hand, there was a significant drop in the Hispanic group, decreasing from 5.18% in 2000 to 4.50% by 2010. The group identifying themselves as having two or more ethnicities dropped to zero by 2010, whereas the Black community saw an increase from zero to 1.27%. There were no respondents who identified as American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 92.85% | 93.03% | 0.19% |
| Hispanic | 5.18% | 4.5% | -13.13% |
| Black | 0% | 1.27% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.41% | 0.67% | 63.41% |
| Two or More Races | 1.15% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |