Explore the Family Name Landivar
The meaning of Landivar
Basque: Castilianized form of Landibar, a habitational name from a place in Navarre, composed of landa ‘(large) field, prairie’ and ibar ‘valley, riverbank’.
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How common is the last name Landivar in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Landivar has experienced significant growth between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Landivar was ranked as the 82,691st most popular surname, while in 2010 it had climbed to the 58,042nd position, representing a jump of nearly 30%. The number of people with this surname also increased from 212 in 2000 to 350 in 2010, marking a substantial increase of over 65%. The proportion per 100k people with this surname likewise grew by 50% during this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #82,691 | #58,042 | 29.81% |
| Count | 212 | 350 | 65.09% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.08 | 0.12 | 50% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Landivar
Regarding ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals some shifts in the ethnic identity of those carrying the Landivar surname between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, 88.68% identified as Hispanic, which rose slightly to 90.57% by 2010. Those identifying as white saw a notable increase from 4.72% in 2000 to 8.29% in 2010. However, the percentage of individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or two or more races dropped to 0%, a significant decrease from 3.30% and 2.83% respectively in 2000. There were no individuals with the Landivar surname who identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 88.68% | 90.57% | 2.13% |
| White | 4.72% | 8.29% | 75.64% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 3.3% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 2.83% | 0% | -100% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |