2010
#149,395
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 110
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Aveytia
Spanish surname derived from the Basque "abetia" meaning fir tree.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 125 Americans carry the last name Aveytia. That puts it at #150,205 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,742,035 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Aveytia surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
Bearers in the US
125
1 in 2,742,035
Census rank
#150,205
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
109
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 109 bearers of the surname Aveytia in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 150205th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Aveytia, the largest self-reported group is Hispanic at 89.9%. The next largest groups are White (5.5%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (2.8%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Aveytia
The surname Aveytia has its origins in Spain, tracing back to the medieval period. It is believed to have originated in the northern regions of the Iberian Peninsula, particularly in areas such as Navarre and the Basque Country.
The name Aveytia is thought to derive from the Basque word "abetxe," which translates to "fir tree house" or "house of fir trees." This suggests that the name may have initially referred to a residence or dwelling located near a grove of fir trees or a forested area.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Aveytia can be found in the "Becerro de las Behetrías," a medieval census document from the 14th century that recorded information about landowners and their properties in various regions of Spain. This historical record mentions several individuals bearing the Aveytia surname, indicating that the name had already been established by that time.
Throughout history, there have been various notable individuals with the surname Aveytia. One such figure was Juan de Aveytia, a Spanish explorer and navigator who participated in expeditions to the Americas in the 16th century. Another prominent figure was Pedro de Aveytia, a Spanish military commander who played a role in the conquest of Mexico in the early 1500s.
In the realm of literature, Ignacio Aveytia (1915-1996) was a Mexican poet and essayist renowned for his works that explored themes of identity, culture, and the human experience. His poetry collections, such as "Rompimiento de la Luz" (Breaking of the Light), garnered critical acclaim and recognition.
Another notable individual with the surname Aveytia was Mariano Aveytia (1844-1916), a Mexican politician and lawyer who served as the governor of the state of Hidalgo in the late 19th century. His contributions to the political landscape of Mexico during his tenure were significant.
It is worth mentioning that the name Aveytia has undergone various spelling variations over time, such as Aveitia, Abeitia, and Abeitía, reflecting the linguistic and regional diversity within Spain and the broader Spanish-speaking world.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Aveytia
Among Census respondents with the surname Aveytia, the largest self-reported group is Hispanic at 89.9%. The next largest groups are White (5.5%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (2.8%).
The bar chart below shows how Aveytia bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Aveytia surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- Hispanic or Latino89.9% · 98
- White5.5% · 6
- Asian and Pacific Islander2.8% · 3
- Black or African American1.8% · 2
Timeline
Historical Census data for Aveytia
Aveytia appears in 2 published Census surname files: 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2020
#150,205
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 109
-1 bearers (-0.9%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 810 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | #149,395 | 110 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2020 | #150,205 | 109 | 0.04 | -1 bearers (-0.9%) | Down 810 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Aveytia surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #149,395 | #150,205 | -0.5% |
| Count | 110 | 109 | -0.9% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | -8.8% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Aveytia bearers went from 110 to 109 (-0.9% change). The surname moved down 810 positions in the national ranking, going from #149,395 to #150,205.
FAQ
Aveytia surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Aveytia?
Name Census estimates that about 125 living Americans carry the surname Aveytia. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,742,035 residents.
How common is Aveytia?
Aveytia ranks #150,205 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, which is about 0 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 109 people with the surname Aveytia. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (125), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.04 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.04 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 0 of them to have the surname Aveytia.
Has Aveytia become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Aveytia went from 110 recorded bearers to 109. That is a decrease of 1 (-0.9%). In the national ranking it fell from #149,395 to #150,205.
What does the Census say about the background of Aveytia?
Among Census respondents with the surname Aveytia, the largest self-reported group is Hispanic at 89.9%. The next largest groups are White (5.5%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (2.8%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
Hispanic is the largest self-reported group for the surname Aveytia in the 2020 Census, accounting for 89.9% (98 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Aveytia appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are Hispanic (89.9%), White (5.5%), Asian/Pacific Islander (2.8%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Aveytia (2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Aveytia mean?
Spanish surname derived from the Basque "abetia" meaning fir tree. The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Aveytia (0.04 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How many people have the last name Aveytia?
Find out how many people are called Aveytia on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — a quick modern estimate with the living-bearer count front and centre.