Explore the Family Name Novelo
The meaning of Novelo
Hispanic (mainly Mexico and Belize): altered form of Catalan Novelló and possibly also of Italian Novello.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Novelo in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Novelo has seen a significant rise in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In the year 2000, Novelo ranked 35,621 in popular surnames but jumped to 28,777 by 2010, marking an impressive 19.21% increase in ranking. The number of individuals bearing this surname also surged from 597 in 2000 to 827 by 2010, illustrating a growth rate of 38.53%. Consequently, the proportion of the name per 100,000 residents also grew by 27.27%, from 0.22 in 2000 to 0.28 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #35,621 | #28,777 | 19.21% |
| Count | 597 | 827 | 38.53% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.22 | 0.28 | 27.27% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Novelo
In terms of ethnic identity, the census data reveals that the Novelo surname is predominantly associated with Hispanic ethnicity, accounting for 86.43% in 2000 and slightly decreasing to 84.04% by 2010. Over the same period, there was notable growth observed within the Asian/Pacific Islander community, from 2.01% to 3.26%. The White population bearing the Novelo surname also increased from 6.87% to 9.43%. The Black community saw its first representation in 2010 at 2.42%, while the percentage of those identifying with two or more races dropped from 3.69% in 2000 to zero in 2010. The American Indian and Alaskan Native populations reported no instances of the Novelo surname in either census year. The shifts among these groups indicate dynamic variations in the ethnic identity linked to the Novelo surname based on the Decennial U.S. Census data.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 86.43% | 84.04% | -2.77% |
| White | 6.87% | 9.43% | 37.26% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 2.01% | 3.26% | 62.19% |
| Black | 0% | 2.42% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 3.69% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |