Explore the Family Name Dravis
The meaning of Dravis
1. English: variant of Travis. 2. English: variant of Draves. 3. Perhaps an Americanized form of German Drewes.
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How common is the last name Dravis in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Dravis has seen a decline in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 52,935th with 367 recorded individuals carrying the surname, translating to 0.14 per 100,000 people. However, by 2010, it had dropped to 62,359th with only 321 individuals, or 0.11 per 100,000 people. This represents a 17.8% decrease in rank and a 12.53% drop in count.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #52,935 | #62,359 | -17.8% |
| Count | 367 | 321 | -12.53% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.14 | 0.11 | -21.43% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Dravis
In terms of ethnicity associated with the surname Dravis, the Decennial U.S. Census data indicates that a significant majority are classified as White, with 94.55% in 2000 and 94.39% in 2010 — a slight decrease of 0.17%. Hispanic representation remained stable at 2.18% from 2000 to 2010 while the percentage of Black individuals with this last name decreased from 1.36% to zero during the decade. The category of "Two or more races" made its first appearance in 2010 with 1.87%, and no individuals with the surname were identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native for both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.55% | 94.39% | -0.17% |
| Hispanic | 2.18% | 2.18% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.87% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 1.36% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |