Explore the Family Name De Carvalho
The meaning of De Carvalho
Portuguese: variant, with the preposition de ‘from’, of Carvalho. Some characteristic forenames: Spanish Jose, Carlos, Manuel, Fernando, Ricardo, Ruy. Portuguese Albano, Joao, Marcio.
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How common is the last name De Carvalho in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname "De Carvalho" has significantly increased over the last decade. In 2000, it was ranked as the 41,722nd most common surname in the United States, but by 2010, it had climbed to the 28,552nd position, a change of about 31.57%. The number of individuals with this surname also rose from 491 in 2000 to 835 in 2010, an increase of 70.06%. This growth is reflected in the proportion per 100k people, which went up from 0.18 in 2000 to 0.28 in 2010, a 55.56% change.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #41,722 | #28,552 | 31.57% |
| Count | 491 | 835 | 70.06% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.18 | 0.28 | 55.56% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name De Carvalho
The ethnic identity associated with the surname "De Carvalho" also shifted between 2000 and 2010 according to the Decennial U.S. Census. The majority of people with this surname identify as White, increasing slightly from 71.69% in 2000 to 73.17% in 2010. However, the most notable change was in those identifying as Black, which saw a dramatic rise from 2.24% in 2000 to 11.02% in 2010. Additionally, the percentage of those with Asian/Pacific Islander ethnicity grew from 1.02% to 3.59%. On the other hand, there was a significant decrease in the percentage of people identifying as two or more races, dropping from 17.72% in 2000 to 4.55% in 2010. The Hispanic population with this surname also saw a small increase, while the American Indian and Alaskan Native group declined.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 71.69% | 73.17% | 2.06% |
| Black | 2.24% | 11.02% | 391.96% |
| Hispanic | 6.31% | 7.07% | 12.04% |
| Two or More Races | 17.72% | 4.55% | -74.32% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.02% | 3.59% | 251.96% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 1.02% | 0.6% | -41.18% |