Explore the Family Name Javellana

The meaning of Javellana

Hispanic (Philippines): unexplained.

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How common is the last name Javellana in the United States?

Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname "Javellana" increased significantly from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it ranked 78,035 in popularity, but by 2010, it had jumped to 60,636 - a notable rise of 22.3%. The count of individuals bearing this surname also saw a substantial increase, with 228 recorded in 2000 and 332 in 2010, marking a growth rate of 45.61%. Consequently, the proportion of people with the Javellana surname per 100k also rose by 37.5% over the decade.

20002010Change
Rank#78,035#60,63622.3%
Count22833245.61%
Proportion per 100k0.080.1137.5%

Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Javellana

The ethnicity data from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals that most individuals with the surname 'Javellana' identify as Asian or Pacific Islander, a figure which slightly increased from 74.56% in 2000 to 74.70% in 2010. Those identifying with two or more races also saw a modest boost of 4.31%, moving from 11.84% to 12.35%. However, those identifying as white decreased by 24.76%, falling from 9.21% to 6.93%. The proportion of individuals identifying as Hispanic rose by 27.69%, albeit from a smaller base (3.07% to 3.92%). Meanwhile, the proportions for black, American Indian, and Alaskan Native ethnicities remained at zero in both census years for individuals with the Javellana surname.

20002010Change
Asian/Pacific Islander74.56%74.7%0.19%
Two or More Races11.84%12.35%4.31%
White9.21%6.93%-24.76%
Hispanic3.07%3.92%27.69%
Black0%0%0%
American Indian and Alaskan Native0%0%0%