Explore the Family Name Avilez
The meaning of Avilez
Spanish and Portuguese: variant of Avilés (see Aviles). Some characteristic forenames: Spanish Roberto, Carlos, Julio, Manuel, Raul, Alfonso, Armando, Francisco, Jose, Alba, Alejandro, Araceli.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Avilez in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Avilez has seen a significant increase in popularity over a decade. In 2000, Avilez was ranked at 11,626, but by 2010 it jumped to 8,705—a growth in popularity of 25.12%. Similarly, the count of individuals with this surname expanded from 2,477 in 2000 to 3,771 in 2010, marking a substantial growth of 52.24%. The proportion per 100,000 people also rose from 0.92 to 1.28, reflecting an increase of 39.13%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #11,626 | #8,705 | 25.12% |
| Count | 2,477 | 3,771 | 52.24% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.92 | 1.28 | 39.13% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Avilez
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data indicates that the majority of individuals with the Avilez surname identify as Hispanic, which grew from 90.11% in 2000 to 91.67% in 2010. Those identifying as Black saw a slight increase from 2.54% to 2.65%. There was also an uptick in those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, moving from 0.24% to 0.45%. However, those reporting as White experienced a decrease from 5.77% to 4.56%. Similarly, the percentage of those identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native fell from 0.61% to 0.32%, and those reporting two or more races dropped from 0.73% to 0.34%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 90.11% | 91.67% | 1.73% |
| White | 5.77% | 4.56% | -20.97% |
| Black | 2.54% | 2.65% | 4.33% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.24% | 0.45% | 87.5% |
| Two or More Races | 0.73% | 0.34% | -53.42% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.61% | 0.32% | -47.54% |