Explore the Family Name Pavao
The meaning of Pavao
Portuguese (Pavão): nickname from pavão ‘peacock’, probably denoting someone who was proud or self-important. Some characteristic forenames: Spanish Manuel, Jose, Carlos, Mario, Luis, Agusto, Dimas, Virgilio, Aires, Aurelio, Avelino, Bento. Portuguese Joao, Albano, Duarte, Vasco.
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How common is the last name Pavao in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Pavao has seen a minor increase in popularity between the years 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 15,652 out of all surnames in the United States and increased to rank 15,589 in 2010. This represents a slight growth of 0.4 percent. The count of individuals with this surname also rose from 1,714 to 1,876 during this period, marking an increase of 9.45 percent. However, the proportion of individuals named Pavao per 100,000 population remained the same at 0.64.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #15,652 | #15,589 | 0.4% |
| Count | 1,714 | 1,876 | 9.45% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.64 | 0.64 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Pavao
As for ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the majority of individuals with the surname Pavao identified as White in both 2000 and 2010. However, there was a slight decrease in this group from 87.34 percent to 84.75 percent. On the other hand, there was a significant rise within the Hispanic community, which saw an increase of 98.53 percent, moving from 2.04 percent to 4.05 percent. People identifying as Two or more races also increased by 14.11 percent. Meanwhile, the percentage of those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander decreased slightly. Data for individuals identifying as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native were suppressed in 2010 for privacy reasons.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 87.34% | 84.75% | -2.97% |
| Two or More Races | 6.59% | 7.52% | 14.11% |
| Hispanic | 2.04% | 4.05% | 98.53% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 3.21% | 2.99% | -6.85% |
| Black | 0.53% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.29% | 0% | 0% |