Explore the Family Name Zevallos
The meaning of Zevallos
Hispanic (mainly Peru): altered form of Spanish Ceballos. Some characteristic forenames: Spanish Carlos, Manuel, Cesar, Edmundo, Mario, Rafael, Alberto, Arturo, Fabricio, Guillermo, Jose, Miguel.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Zevallos in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Zevallos has seen a significant increase in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 29,359th in popularity, but by 2010 it had climbed to 21,524th, marking a 26.69% increase. The count of people with this surname also rose during this period, growing from 759 to 1,213, which represents a 59.82% increase. Per 100,000 people, the proportion increased by 46.43%, moving from 0.28 to 0.41.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #29,359 | #21,524 | 26.69% |
| Count | 759 | 1,213 | 59.82% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.28 | 0.41 | 46.43% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Zevallos
Regarding ethnic identity, the Census data shows that the majority of individuals with the Zevallos surname identify as Hispanic, with 90.12% in 2000 and slightly more at 90.93% in 2010. There was a minor decrease in those identifying as white, from 8.96% in 2000 to 8.49% in 2010. Interestingly, the 2010 census introduced new categories, revealing that 0.41% of people with the Zevallos surname identified as Asian or Pacific Islander. No respondents identified as Black, American Indian, or Alaskan Native, or reported having two or more races.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 90.12% | 90.93% | 0.9% |
| White | 8.96% | 8.49% | -5.25% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.41% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |