Explore the Family Name Gavins
The meaning of Gavins
English (Yorkshire): variant of Gavin, with genitival or post-medieval excrescent -s.
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How common is the last name Gavins in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Gavins saw a marginal drop in ranking from 2000 to 2010, falling from the 53,420th spot to the 54,055th. However, despite this slight dip in rank, the total count of individuals with the Gavins surname actually increased by approximately 5.23 percent during the same period. The proportion of individuals bearing the surname per 100K remained consistent at 0.13.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #53,420 | #54,055 | -1.19% |
| Count | 363 | 382 | 5.23% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.13 | 0.13 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Gavins
In terms of ethnicity as cited in the Decennial U.S. Census data, the majority of individuals with the surname Gavins identify as Black, making up 73.55 percent in 2000 and slightly rising to 74.08 percent in 2010. The proportion of individuals identifying as White decreased by 15.03 percent, going from 23.42 percent in 2000 to 19.90 percent in 2010. Additionally, there was an increase in those identifying as Hispanic, rising from 1.38 percent in 2000 to 1.83 percent in 2010. Notably, some individuals started identifying with two or more races in 2010 while none did so in 2000. There were no individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 73.55% | 74.08% | 0.72% |
| White | 23.42% | 19.9% | -15.03% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 3.66% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 1.38% | 1.83% | 32.61% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |