Explore the Family Name Uvalle
The meaning of Uvalle
Hispanic (mainly Mexico): altered form of Galician Ovalle. Compare Uballe.
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How common is the last name Uvalle in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Uvalle has seen a significant increase in popularity over the 10-year period between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, this surname was ranked 28,790th in commonality, but by 2010 it had risen to the 25,037th position, marking an impressive growth of 13.04%. The overall count of people with this last name also increased from 778 to 992 during this time, revealing a percentage change of 27.51%. The proportion of people named Uvalle per 100,000 individuals similarly rose by 17.24%, showing that this surname has indeed grown more prevalent over this decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #28,790 | #25,037 | 13.04% |
| Count | 778 | 992 | 27.51% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.29 | 0.34 | 17.24% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Uvalle
The ethnic identity distribution associated with the surname Uvalle has also evolved slightly between 2000 and 2010, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. Primarily, the Uvalle surname is largely connected to Hispanic ethnicity, accounting for 92.93% of individuals with this name in 2000, and increasing to 93.75% by 2010. There is also a small representation within the White community, which was 6.43% in 2000 but saw a decrease of 9.02% to end at 5.85% in 2010. However, there were no recorded changes in relation to Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnicities for this surname.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 92.93% | 93.75% | 0.88% |
| White | 6.43% | 5.85% | -9.02% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |