Explore the Family Name Ervine
The meaning of Ervine
Scottish: variant of Irvine.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Ervine in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Ervine saw a decline between 2000 and 2010. Specifically, it fell in rank from 40,690th to 48,628th, marking a decrease of about 19.51 percent. In terms of sheer numbers, the count of individuals with this last name also decreased during this period, going from 506 to 434, a reduction of roughly 14.23 percent. Similarly, the proportion of people named Ervine per 100,000 residents decreased by approximately 21.05 percent.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #40,690 | #48,628 | -19.51% |
| Count | 506 | 434 | -14.23% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.19 | 0.15 | -21.05% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Ervine
Regarding ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census indicates interesting shifts for the Ervine surname between 2000 and 2010. The percentage of individuals identifying as White decreased from 84.58% to 79.03%, a change of -6.56%. Hispanic representation within the Ervine population increased by 43.58%, going from 2.57% to 3.69%. Similarly, those identifying as Black increased from 10.87% to 15.21%, a rise of 39.93%. Interestingly, in 2010, there were also individuals who identified as belonging to two or more races, which was not the case in 2000. However, the number of individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native remained unchanged at zero.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 84.58% | 79.03% | -6.56% |
| Black | 10.87% | 15.21% | 39.93% |
| Hispanic | 2.57% | 3.69% | 43.58% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.38% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |