Explore the Family Name Drivas
The meaning of Drivas
Greek: 1. most probably a variant of Grivas. 2. possibly also from a derivative of South Slavic drvo ‘tree’. Some characteristic forenames: Greek Chrisoula, Constantine, Spyros, Theodoros.
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How common is the last name Drivas in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Drivas ranked 54,020th in popularity in 2000 and fell slightly to 54,418th in 2010, a decrease of 0.74%. Despite this marginal dip in rank, the actual count of individuals with the Drivas surname increased by 5.87% from 358 in 2000 to 379 in 2010. The proportion of individuals with the Drivas surname per 100,000 people remained constant at 0.13.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #54,020 | #54,418 | -0.74% |
| Count | 358 | 379 | 5.87% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.13 | 0.13 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Drivas
The ethnicity of those bearing the surname Drivas also experienced shifts between 2000 and 2010, as reflected in data from the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, 91.34% identified as White which decreased to 89.97% in 2010. The proportion identifying with two or more ethnicities declined by 26.99% from 6.15% to 4.49%. Notably, the Hispanic representation among Drivas bearers significantly increased by 167.26% from 1.68% to 4.49%. There were no recorded instances of the Drivas name among Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native communities in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 91.34% | 89.97% | -1.5% |
| Two or More Races | 6.15% | 4.49% | -26.99% |
| Hispanic | 1.68% | 4.49% | 167.26% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |