Explore the Family Name Vado
The meaning of Vado
Spanish: topographic name for someone living near a vado ‘ford’.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Vado in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Vado witnessed a minor shift in its popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Vado was ranked as the 61,376th most popular surname, and by 2010, it had slipped slightly to rank 63,873. Despite this slight drop in ranking, the actual count of individuals with the Vado surname increased from 306 in 2000 to 312 in 2010, representing a growth rate of approximately 1.96%. The proportion of individuals named Vado per 100,000 remained steady at 0.11 during this decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #61,376 | #63,873 | -4.07% |
| Count | 306 | 312 | 1.96% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.11 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Vado
Regarding the ethnicity associated with the surname Vado, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that between 2000 and 2010, there were some changes. While the Hispanic ethnic identity dominated among those with the surname Vado, accounting for 89.87% in 2000 and 86.22% in 2010, there was a decrease of about 4.06% over the decade. The proportion of individuals identifying as White saw an increase from 8.82% to 11.86%, a change of 34.47%. Interestingly, the presence of the Asian/Pacific Islander ethnicity emerged within the period, making up 1.92% of those with the surname in 2010, while it didn't exist in 2000. The data for Black, two or more races, American Indian and Alaskan Native identities was either suppressed or they remained at zero throughout the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 89.87% | 86.22% | -4.06% |
| White | 8.82% | 11.86% | 34.47% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 1.92% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |