Explore the Family Name Vivaldo

The meaning of Vivaldo

Italian: from the personal name Vivaldo, probably of ancient Germanic origin, recorded as Vivaldus in medieval documents.

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How common is the last name Vivaldo in the United States?

Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Vivaldo has seen a significant rise between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Vivaldo ranked 73,931 in the United States, but by 2010, it had climbed to the 49,461 position, marking an increase of approximately 33.1%. The count of individuals bearing the name also increased from 244 in 2000 to 425 people in 2010, reflecting a growth of 74.18%. The proportion per 100,000 people also rose from 0.09 to 0.14 during this decade, showing a 55.56% increase.

20002010Change
Rank#73,931#49,46133.1%
Count24442574.18%
Proportion per 100k0.090.1455.56%

Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Vivaldo

When examining the ethnic identity associated with the surname Vivaldo, based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, there were some noticeable shifts between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, about 8.61% of those with the Vivaldo surname identified as White, but this proportion decreased to 5.18% in 2010, indicating a decrease of almost 40%. Meanwhile, the percentage of individuals identifying as Hispanic rose from 91.39% to 94.82%, marking an increase of 3.75%. No changes were detected in the categories of Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during this period; these groups remained at 0.00% for both years.

20002010Change
Hispanic91.39%94.82%3.75%
White8.61%5.18%-39.84%
Asian/Pacific Islander0%0%0%
Two or More Races0%0%0%
Black0%0%0%
American Indian and Alaskan Native0%0%0%