Explore the Family Name Vadala
The meaning of Vadala
Italian (Sicily; also Vadalà): variant of Badalà, a much altered form of Arabic ʿAbd Allāh ‘servant of God’. See also Badalamenti. Some characteristic forenames: Italian Angelo, Dante, Domenic, Domenico, Gaetano, Nunzia, Nunzio, Pietro, Rocco, Salvatore.
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How common is the last name Vadala in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Vadala has seen a decrease in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 31,658 and by 2010, it had fallen to rank 34,353, marking an 8.51% decrease. The number of people carrying the Vadala surname also saw a drop during this period, declining from 690 to 660 individuals, which is a 4.35% reduction. Additionally, the proportion of people with the Vadala surname per 100,000 decreased by 15.38%, going from 0.26 in 2000 to 0.22 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #31,658 | #34,353 | -8.51% |
| Count | 690 | 660 | -4.35% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.26 | 0.22 | -15.38% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Vadala
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that there was a significant change in the distribution between 2000 and 2010. While Whites made up the majority of individuals with the Vadala surname at 98.26% in 2000, this proportion decreased to 95.61% in 2010. The percentage of Asians/Pacific Islanders with this surname increased dramatically from 0.72% in 2000 to 2.58% in 2010, a whopping 258.33% increase. The Hispanic representation also saw a rise, increasing from 0.87% in 2000 to 1.21% in 2010, which marks a 39.08% increase. However, there were no changes in the percentages of those who identified as two or more races, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native within the Vadala surname group over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.26% | 95.61% | -2.7% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.72% | 2.58% | 258.33% |
| Hispanic | 0.87% | 1.21% | 39.08% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |