Explore the Family Name Avilla
The meaning of Avilla
Spanish (Huesca): probably an altered form of Avila. Some characteristic forenames: Spanish Jose, Alberto, Alfredo, Ana, Avelino, Enrique, Javier, Luis, Pedro, Ramiro, Ricardo, Rocio. Portuguese Fernandes.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Avilla in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Avilla has seen a moderate increase in popularity between the years 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Avilla was ranked as the 18,791st most popular surname, but by 2010 it had moved up to the 18,306th position, reflecting an uptick of about 2.58 percent. The count of individuals with this surname also rose from 1,348 in 2000 to 1,515 in 2010, marking an increase of 12.39 percent. Alongside this, the proportion of individuals named Avilla per 100,000 people slightly increased by 2 percent during this decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #18,791 | #18,306 | 2.58% |
| Count | 1,348 | 1,515 | 12.39% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.5 | 0.51 | 2% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Avilla
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Avilla also evolved between 2000 and 2010, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. Of those carrying the Avilla surname, the proportion identifying as White decreased by 6.25 percent over the decade; however, White remained the dominant ethnicity at 44.09 percent in 2010. The Hispanic representation saw a minor rise of 1.57 percent, bringing their 2010 share to 38.88 percent. Notably, there was a significant increase of 31.02 percent in those identifying with two or more races, bringing their 2010 proportion to 6.80 percent. Additionally, while there were no individuals identifying as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in 2000, these categories emerged in 2010 accounting for 0.99 percent and 0.53 percent respectively. Asian/Pacific Islander representation also noted a slight increase of 2.96 percent during this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 47.03% | 44.09% | -6.25% |
| Hispanic | 38.28% | 38.88% | 1.57% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 8.46% | 8.71% | 2.96% |
| Two or More Races | 5.19% | 6.8% | 31.02% |
| Black | 0% | 0.99% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0.53% | 0% |