Explore the Family Name Gervase
The meaning of Gervase
1. Americanized form of Italian Gervasio. 2. English: variant of Jarvis. This surname is now extinct in Britain. Some characteristic forenames: Italian Angelo, Rocco, Salvatore.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Gervase in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Gervase experienced a slight increase in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 45,573rd most common surname, but by 2010 it had moved up to 44,576th position, representing a 2.19% change. The count of individuals with this surname also rose over the decade, from 442 in 2000 to 482 in 2010, marking a 9.05% increase. Despite these changes, the proportion of the surname Gervase per 100,000 people remained steady at 0.16.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #45,573 | #44,576 | 2.19% |
| Count | 442 | 482 | 9.05% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.16 | 0.16 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Gervase
The ethnicity breakdown for the surname Gervase, as given by the Decennial U.S. Census data, shows that it is primarily associated with individuals identifying as White. In both 2000 and 2010, this ethnic group represented over 97% of the bearers of the surname. However, there was a minor decrease in this percentage between the two years, falling from 97.96% to 97.30%. Meanwhile, the Hispanic representation increased from 0% in 2000 to 1.66% in 2010. There were no recorded bearers of the surname Gervase who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during these years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.96% | 97.3% | -0.67% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.66% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |