Explore the Family Name Garven
The meaning of Garven
1. Irish: variant of Garvin. 2. In some cases possibly also German: from a variant of the personal name Gerwin (see Gerwin). This surname is very rare in Germany.
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How common is the last name Garven in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Garven has seen a mild decrease between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Garven was ranked 58,257th most popular name in the United States, which fell to 64,200th by 2010, a decline of 10.2%. Similarly, the count of individuals with the Garven surname dropped from 326 to 310 during this period, a decrease of 4.91%. The proportion of people named Garven per 100,000 also decreased from 0.12 to 0.11, indicating a slight decrease in the prevalence of this surname.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #58,257 | #64,200 | -10.2% |
| Count | 326 | 310 | -4.91% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.11 | -8.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Garven
Turning to ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the majority of people with the surname Garven identify as White, although there was a slight decrease from 93.87% in 2000 to 92.58% in 2010. The percentage identifying as Hispanic saw a significant increase, rising from 1.53% in 2000 to 3.87% in 2010. On the other hand, the percentage of Black individuals with the Garven surname slightly declined from 2.76% to 2.26%. There were no recorded instances of individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native with the surname Garven in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.87% | 92.58% | -1.37% |
| Hispanic | 1.53% | 3.87% | 152.94% |
| Black | 2.76% | 2.26% | -18.12% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |