Explore the Family Name Erjavec
The meaning of Erjavec
Slovenian: nickname from an old spelling of rjavec, most commonly meaning ‘dark skinned man’ and ‘brown horse’. Compare Brown.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Erjavec in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Erjavec showed a slight decline between 2000 and 2010. The ranking dropped by 5.69%, from 87,729 in 2000 to 92,719 in 2010. However, the total count of people carrying the surname marginally increased by 0.51% from 197 to 198 within the same period. The proportion per 100k remained steady at 0.07.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #87,729 | #92,719 | -5.69% |
| Count | 197 | 198 | 0.51% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.07 | 0.07 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Erjavec
As for the ethnic identity associated with the surname Erjavec, the Decennial U.S. Census data suggests that it is predominantly linked to the White ethnicity, comprising 95.94% in 2000 and slightly decreasing to 94.95% in 2010. There was a small percentage (3.05%) identified as having two or more races in 2000, but this group was not represented in 2010. Other ethnicities such as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native were either non-existent or suppressed for privacy in both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.94% | 94.95% | -1.03% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 3.05% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |