Explore the Family Name Lavado
The meaning of Lavado
Spanish: nickname from lavado ‘washed up’, maybe with the meaning ‘mulatto with very clear skinn’ or ‘shameless, unashamed’.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Lavado in the United States?
According to data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Lavado has gained popularity in the United States between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Lavado was ranked 74,164th in terms of popularity and the count stood at 243. By 2010, the ranking had risen to 65,244th and the count increased by 25.1% to 304. The proportion per 100,000 people also saw an increase from 0.09 to 0.1 during this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #74,164 | #65,244 | 12.03% |
| Count | 243 | 304 | 25.1% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.1 | 11.11% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Lavado
In terms of ethnicity, again based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the Lavado surname is primarily associated with individuals of Hispanic ethnicity, which constituted 58.02% in 2000 and increased to 62.50% in 2010. Those identifying as White made up 35.80% in 2000 but decreased to 30.92% by 2010. Meanwhile, the representation of Asian/Pacific Islander increased slightly from 4.12% to 4.93%. The data shows no representation for those identifying as two or more races or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year. However, there was a small presence (1.64%) of individuals identifying as Black in 2010 that was not present in 2000.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 58.02% | 62.5% | 7.72% |
| White | 35.8% | 30.92% | -13.63% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 4.12% | 4.93% | 19.66% |
| Black | 0% | 1.64% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |