Explore the Family Name Aversano
The meaning of Aversano
Italian (southern): habitational name for someone from Aversa, in Campania. Some characteristic forenames: Italian Salvatore, Armando, Sal, Santi, Aniello, Edoardo, Francesco, Gaetano, Ignazio, Loredana, Nunzio, Pasquale, Raffaela.
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How common is the last name Aversano in the United States?
The surname Aversano has seen an increase in popularity over the years, according to data from the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, it was ranked 40,397 in popularity with a count of 510 occurrences. By 2010, it had risen to rank 34,878 with a total of 647 occurrences, indicating a 13.66% change in rank and a 26.86% change in count. The proportion of the surname Aversano per 100,000 people also saw a rise from 0.19 in 2000 to 0.22 in 2010, showing a 15.79% increase.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #40,397 | #34,878 | 13.66% |
| Count | 510 | 647 | 26.86% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.19 | 0.22 | 15.79% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Aversano
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census reveals that the majority of individuals with the surname Aversano identified as White, recording 96.08% in 2000 and slightly decreasing to 95.21% in 2010. The next highest percentage was for those identifying as Hispanic, increasing from 2.55% in 2000 to 2.78% in 2010. People who identified as belonging to two or more races made up 1.37% in 2000 but decreased to 1.08% in 2010. No individuals were recorded as having Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnic identities for either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.08% | 95.21% | -0.91% |
| Hispanic | 2.55% | 2.78% | 9.02% |
| Two or More Races | 1.37% | 1.08% | -21.17% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |