Explore the Family Name Cervin
The meaning of Cervin
1. Swedish: Latinized form of Hjort, composed of the root of Latin cervus ‘deer, stag’ + the adjectival suffix -in, a derivative of Latin -in(i)us ‘relating to’. 2. Czech (Červín): nickname from the adjective červený ‘red’. 3. Hispanic: variant of Servin.
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How common is the last name Cervin in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Cervin has seen a slight decrease in ranking between 2000 and 2010. The surname was ranked 65,862nd in 2000 and dropped to 69,579th by 2010, marking a change of -5.64%. Despite this drop in rank, the count of individuals with the Cervin surname marginally increased from 281 in 2000 to 282 in 2010, indicating a growth of 0.36%. However, the proportion per 100,000 people remained constant at 0.1 during this decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #65,862 | #69,579 | -5.64% |
| Count | 281 | 282 | 0.36% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Cervin
The Decennial U.S. Census also provides an insight into the ethnic identity associated with the surname Cervin. The majority of individuals with this surname identified as either White or Hispanic. From 2000 to 2010, there was a noticeable shift in these two categories. The percentage of individuals identifying as White decreased by 11.13% from 55.87% to 49.65%, while those identifying as Hispanic increased by 16.96% from 40.93% to 47.87%. The percentage of individuals identifying as belonging to two or more races slightly decreased by 0.56%, from 1.78% to 1.77%. It is noted that the census did not record any individuals with the Cervin surname identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 55.87% | 49.65% | -11.13% |
| Hispanic | 40.93% | 47.87% | 16.96% |
| Two or More Races | 1.78% | 1.77% | -0.56% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |