Explore the Family Name Carvey
The meaning of Carvey
English (Buckinghamshire and Berkshire): apparently from Middle English carvi ‘caraway’ (compare Caraway), but the late appearance and distribution may suggest continental origin.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Carvey in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the Carvey surname has seen changes in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Carvey was ranked 41,657th in popularity with a count of 492, equating to a proportion of 0.18 per 100k. However, by 2010 this had fallen to rank 53,538, with a count of 386 and a proportion of 0.13 per 100k. This marked a decrease of 28.52% in rank and 21.54% in count over this decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #41,657 | #53,538 | -28.52% |
| Count | 492 | 386 | -21.54% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.18 | 0.13 | -27.78% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Carvey
The ethnic identity associated with the Carvey surname also shifted during this period, as indicated by the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, 85.57% of individuals with the Carvey surname identified as White, 9.96% as Black, 1.02% as Hispanic, and 2.44% reported having Two or more races. No individuals identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native. By 2010, the percentage of individuals identifying as White had slightly increased to 86.79%, while those identifying as Black decreased to 8.81%. The most notable change was observed in the Hispanic category, which saw an increase from 1.02% to 2.85%. The category of Two or more races dropped to zero.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 85.57% | 86.79% | 1.43% |
| Black | 9.96% | 8.81% | -11.55% |
| Hispanic | 1.02% | 2.85% | 179.41% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 2.44% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |