Explore the Family Name Vavala
The meaning of Vavala
Italian (southern): possibly a variant of Vadala. Some characteristic forenames: Italian Antonio, Arturo, Biagio, Dino, Domenic, Isidro, Reno.
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How common is the last name Vavala in the United States?
Based on Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Vavala has seen a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Vavala ranked 77,742nd in popularity among all surnames, with a count of 229 individuals bearing this name, representing a proportion of 0.08 per 100,000 people. By 2010, its rank had dropped to 85,049th, accounting for 220 individuals and lowering the proportion to 0.07 per 100,000 people. This represents a 9.4% decline in rank and a 3.93% drop in the count.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #77,742 | #85,049 | -9.4% |
| Count | 229 | 220 | -3.93% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.08 | 0.07 | -12.5% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Vavala
The Decennial U.S. Census data also provides insights into the ethnicity distribution associated with the Vavala surname. In both 2000 and 2010, no individuals identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native. The majority of those with the Vavala surname identified as White, although this proportion decreased from 92.14% in 2000 to 89.09% in 2010. Meanwhile, the proportion of those identifying as Hispanic increased significantly from 7.86% in 2000 to 10.91% in 2010, marking a 38.8% growth. No change was observed in the category of two or more races.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 92.14% | 89.09% | -3.31% |
| Hispanic | 7.86% | 10.91% | 38.8% |
| 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% |