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

Avara, 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 Avara surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Avara in America

Avara is the 65244th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Avara surname appeared 304 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 Avara.

We can also compare 2010 data for Avara 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.

The history of the last name Avara

The surname AVARA is believed to have originated in Italy, likely during the medieval period. It is thought to be derived from the Latin word "avarus," which means "greedy" or "covetous." The name may have been initially given as a nickname to someone who was perceived as having an insatiable appetite or desire for wealth or possessions.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name AVARA can be traced back to a document from the 13th century in the region of Tuscany, where a certain Guglielmo Avara is mentioned as a landowner. This suggests that the family may have held some prominence and status in the area during that time.

In the 14th century, a merchant named Giovanni Avara is documented in the city of Florence. He was involved in the lucrative silk trade and is believed to have amassed considerable wealth, perhaps contributing to the association of the name with greed or covetousness.

The AVARA name also appears in historical records from the 16th century in the city of Venice. A notable figure was Antonio Avara, a renowned architect and engineer who played a pivotal role in the construction of several important buildings, including the Palazzo Ducale and the Rialto Bridge.

During the Renaissance period, a family of artists and sculptors bearing the name AVARA gained recognition in the city of Milan. The most famous among them was Gian Carlo Avara (1545-1622), whose works can still be admired in various churches and palaces throughout the region.

In the 18th century, a military officer named Alessandro Avara (1720-1789) served in the Napoleonic Wars and was recognized for his bravery and strategic skills on the battlefield. He later went on to become a respected statesman and diplomat, representing the interests of the Kingdom of Sardinia in various European courts.

While the name AVARA is not as common today, it has left its mark on history, with various individuals bearing this surname making notable contributions in fields such as art, architecture, commerce, and military service throughout the centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Avara

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

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 Avara was:

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 Avara has changed in the 10 years between the two census surveys.

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 Avara was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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