Adviento last name popularity, history, and meaning

Find out how popular the last name Adviento is in the United States and learn more about the meaning, history, and race and ethnic origin of people in America who are named Adviento.

Meaning of Adviento

Of Spanish origin, referring to the liturgical period of Advent, the time of preparation for Christmas.

Adviento, like all of the last names we have data for, is identified by the U.S. Census Bureau as a surname which has more than 100 occurrences in the United States in the Decennial Census survey. The most recent statistics we have for the Adviento surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Adviento in America

Adviento is the 89753rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Adviento surname appeared 206 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 people would have the surname Adviento.

We can also compare 2010 data for Adviento to data from the previous census in 2000. The table below contains all of the statistics for both years in a side-by-side comparison.

2010 2000 Change (%)
Rank 89753 101157 -11.95%
Count 206 165 22.10%
Proportion per 100k 0.07 0.06 15.38%

The history of the last name Adviento

The surname ADVIENTO is of Spanish origin, derived from the Spanish word "adviento," which means "coming" or "arrival." It has its roots in the Latin word "adventus," which carries a similar meaning. The name likely emerged during the medieval period in Spain, possibly referring to someone who arrived at a specific place or event.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the ADVIENTO surname can be found in the "Archivo de la Real Chancillería de Valladolid," a historical archive in Valladolid, Spain, dating back to the 15th century. This archive contains records of legal proceedings and documents from the Spanish monarchy, which suggest that individuals bearing the ADVIENTO surname were present in the region during that time.

In the 16th century, the name ADVIENTO appears in various historical records from the Spanish colonies in the Americas. For example, records from the Spanish colonial administration in Mexico mention an individual named Juan ADVIENTO, who was a soldier and explorer born around 1520 in Seville, Spain. He accompanied Hernán Cortés on his expeditions in the conquest of Mexico and is believed to have settled in the region.

Another notable figure with the ADVIENTO surname was María ADVIENTO, a Spanish-born woman who lived in the 17th century and was known for her philanthropy and support of religious institutions. She established a charitable foundation in her hometown of Cádiz, Spain, which provided assistance to the poor and funded the construction of a church.

During the 18th century, the name ADVIENTO gained prominence in the Spanish colonies of Latin America. One notable individual was Pedro ADVIENTO, a wealthy landowner and businessman born in 1725 in Buenos Aires, Argentina. He played a significant role in the development of the local economy and was influential in the region's political affairs.

In the 19th century, the ADVIENTO surname was found in various parts of Spain and its former colonies. One notable figure was José ADVIENTO, a Spanish philosopher and writer born in 1813 in Madrid. He was known for his works on ethics and political philosophy, and his ideas influenced the intellectual discourse of his time.

While the ADVIENTO surname has its origins in Spain, it has since spread to other parts of the world, particularly in Latin America and regions with significant Hispanic populations. However, the name remains relatively uncommon, and its historical significance is rooted in its Spanish and Latin American connections.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Adviento

We also have some data on the ancestry of people with the surname Adviento.

The below race categories are the modified race categories used in the Census Bureau's population estimates program. All people were categorized into six mutually exclusive racial and Hispanic origin groups:

  1. White only
  2. Black only
  3. American Indian and Alaskan Native only
  4. Asian and Pacific Islander only
  5. Hispanic
  6. Two or More Races

For the most recent 2010 census data, the race/ethnic origin breakdown for Adviento was:

Race/Ethnicity Percentage Total Occurrences
Non-Hispanic White Only (S)% (S)
Non-Hispanic Black Only 3.88% 8
Non-Hispanic Asian and Pacific Islander Only 72.82% 150
Non-Hispanic American Indian and Alaskan Native (S)% (S)
Non-Hispanic of Two or More Races 10.68% 22
Hispanic Origin 10.68% 22

Note: Any fields showing (S) means the data was suppressed for privacy so that the data does not in any way identify any specific individuals.

Since we have data from the previous census in 2000, we can also compare the values to see how the popularity of Adviento has changed in the 10 years between the two census surveys.

2010 2000 Change (%)
White (S)% 4.24% (S)%
Black 3.88% 3.64% 6.38%
Asian and Pacific Islander 72.82% 78.18% -7.10%
American Indian and Alaskan Native (S)% 0.00% (S)%
Two or More Races 10.68% 6.67% 46.22%
Hispanic 10.68% 7.27% 37.99%

Data source

The last name data and ethnic breakdown of last names is sourced directly from the Decennial Census survey, conducted every 10 years by the United States Census Bureau.

The history and meaning of the name Adviento was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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