Explore the Family Name Lava
The meaning of Lava
1. Italian (northern): habitational name from any of the many places called Lava, named with lava ‘landslide’. 2. Spanish: unexplained. This surname is also found in the Philippines. 3. Indian (Rajasthan): Rajput name referring to Lav, son of Rama, from a Sanskrit word meaning ‘piece’, referring to the piece of grass used by the sage Valmiki to bless him at birth.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Lava in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname "Lava" has seen a slight increase in popularity over a decade from 2000 to 2010. Originally ranked 65,668th in 2000, it rose in rank to 64,388th by 2010. This represents an increase of approximately 1.95%. In terms of frequency, the count of individuals with the "Lava" surname also rose, from 282 to 309 people, marking an increase of 9.57%. However, the proportion per 100,000 people remained constant at 0.1.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #65,668 | #64,388 | 1.95% |
| Count | 282 | 309 | 9.57% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Lava
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals shifts in the distribution for the surname "Lava". The percentage of individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander decreased slightly from 20.57% in 2000 to 20.06% in 2010. The most significant change was observed within the White and Hispanic categories. The proportion of individuals identified as White dropped about 30%, from 43.62% in 2000 to only 30.42% in 2010. Meanwhile, those identifying as Hispanic saw a significant increase of approximately 35%, rising from 35.11% in 2000 to 47.25% in 2010. There were no individuals identified as Black, Two or more races, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 35.11% | 47.25% | 34.58% |
| White | 43.62% | 30.42% | -30.26% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 20.57% | 20.06% | -2.48% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |