Explore the Family Name Curvey
The meaning of Curvey
English: unexplained.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Curvey in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname 'Curvey' has seen a slight decrease from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, the name was ranked 71,143 in popularity and increased to the rank of 73,911 in 2010, reflecting a -3.89% change. The count of individuals with this surname also increased marginally from 256 in 2000 to 262 in 2010, indicating a 2.34% rise. However, the proportion per 100,000 people did not change during this period, remaining at 0.09.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #71,143 | #73,911 | -3.89% |
| Count | 256 | 262 | 2.34% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.09 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Curvey
The Decennial U.S. Census data reveals changes in the ethnic identity distribution among individuals bearing the surname 'Curvey' between 2000 and 2010. While the percentage of individuals identifying as White decreased from 48.44% to 43.51%, those identifying as Black increased from 49.61% to 52.67%. There were no individuals identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or Hispanic in either year. Also, no individuals identified as American Indian and Alaskan Native for both years. Interestingly, by 2010, there was a presence of individuals who identified with two or more races, accounting for 2.67% of the total.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 49.61% | 52.67% | 6.17% |
| White | 48.44% | 43.51% | -10.18% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 2.67% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |