Explore the Family Name Gavilan
The meaning of Gavilan
Spanish (Gavilán): nickname from gavilán ‘sparrow hawk’, a word of Gothic origin.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Gavilan in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Gavilan has significantly increased between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Gavilan ranked as the 52,077th most popular surname in the United States with 375 individuals bearing it. However, by 2010, it had moved up to the 45,569th position as 469 people were documented with the surname, marking an increase of 25.07%. Similarly, the proportion of Gavilan per 100 thousand people also rose from 0.14 to 0.16 during this period, a change of about 14.29%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #52,077 | #45,569 | 12.5% |
| Count | 375 | 469 | 25.07% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.14 | 0.16 | 14.29% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Gavilan
On the other hand, the ethnicity breakdown of the surname Gavilan showed some interesting trends over the same decade. The Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the majority of individuals with this surname identified their ethnicity as Hispanic, accounting for 86.40% in 2000 and slightly increasing to 87.42% in 2010. There was a notable increase in individuals who identified as Black or Asian/Pacific Islander, from 0 to 1.07% and 3.73 to 4.26% respectively. However, there was a decrease in those identifying as White, from 8% in 2000 to 6.61% in 2010. No changes were observed in individuals who identified with two or more races or as American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 86.4% | 87.42% | 1.18% |
| White | 8% | 6.61% | -17.37% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 3.73% | 4.26% | 14.21% |
| Black | 0% | 1.07% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |