Explore the Family Name Bavaro
The meaning of Bavaro
Italian: ethnic name from bavaro ‘Bavarian’, i.e. someone from Bavaria, now part of Germany, but formerly an independent kingdom. Some characteristic forenames: Italian Vito, Angelo, Antonio, Gaetano, Onofrio, Antoninette, Benedetto, Carmela, Damiano, Dino, Domenico, Gino.
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How common is the last name Bavaro in the United States?
According to the data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Bavaro has seen a slight increase between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 26,898 in terms of frequency, but by 2010, it had risen to rank 26,313, reflecting a change of 2.17%. The count of individuals with this surname also increased during this period, from 849 to 928, marking a growth of 9.31%. However, the proportion per 100,000 people remained stable at 0.31.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #26,898 | #26,313 | 2.17% |
| Count | 849 | 928 | 9.31% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.31 | 0.31 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Bavaro
The census data also provides insights into the ethnic identity associated with the Bavaro surname. According to the 2010 Decennial U.S. Census, a majority of those with this surname identify as White, accounting for 93.53%, down slightly from 96.11% in 2000. The share identifying as Hispanic saw a significant jump, increasing by 123.58% from 2.12% in 2000 to 4.74% in 2010. Meanwhile, those identifying as two or more races decreased from 0.71% in 2000 to 0.65% in 2010. No individuals with the Bavaro surname identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.11% | 93.53% | -2.68% |
| Hispanic | 2.12% | 4.74% | 123.58% |
| Two or More Races | 0.71% | 0.65% | -8.45% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.59% | 0% | 0% |