Explore the Family Name Bevacqua
The meaning of Bevacqua
Italian: variant of Bevilacqua. Some characteristic forenames: Italian Nicola, Pietro, Amato, Angelo, Antonio, Carmela, Egidio, Saverio.
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How common is the last name Bevacqua in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Bevacqua saw a modest increase between 2000 and 2010. In terms of rank, it shifted from the 26,829th most popular name in 2000 to the 26,313th in 2010, representing an improvement of 1.92%. The count of individuals carrying this name also grew by 8.92% during the same period, rising from 852 to 928. However, the proportion of Bevacquas per 100,000 people decreased slightly by 3.12%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #26,829 | #26,313 | 1.92% |
| Count | 852 | 928 | 8.92% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.32 | 0.31 | -3.12% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Bevacqua
The ethnic identity associated with the Bevacqua surname has also seen some changes over the years, as shown by the data from the Decennial U.S. Census. While the majority of Bevacquas identified as White in both 2000 and 2010 (94.13% and 92.89%, respectively), there was a slight decrease of 1.32% over this decade. On the other hand, those identifying as Hispanic increased by a substantial 35.96%, although they still made up only 4.31% of all Bevacquas in 2010. The percentage of Bevacquas who identified as belonging to two or more races fell by 7.75%, while the number of those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander remained at 0.86% in 2010. No Bevacquas identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.13% | 92.89% | -1.32% |
| Hispanic | 3.17% | 4.31% | 35.96% |
| Two or More Races | 1.29% | 1.19% | -7.75% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.86% | 0% |
| Black | 0.82% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |