Explore the Family Name Gervasio
The meaning of Gervasio
Italian and Spanish (mainly Biscay): from the personal name Gervasio (see Jarvis). Some characteristic forenames: Italian Emilio, Aldo, Angelo, Antonio, Dino, Egidio, Eluterio, Francesca, Gregorio, Raffaele, Ugo. Spanish Fidel, Jose, Manuel, Maurilio, Romana.
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How common is the last name Gervasio in the United States?
The surname Gervasio has seen a rise in popularity over the past decade, according to data from the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, it ranked 31,492 and increased its standing to 29,740 by 2010, marking a positive change of 5.56 percent. The count of individuals bearing this surname also grew from 695 to 791 during this timeframe, corresponding to an increase of 13.81 percent. Consequently, the proportion of people named Gervasio per 100,000 also saw an uptick, moving from 0.26 in 2000 to 0.27 in 2010, reflecting a 3.85 percent growth.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #31,492 | #29,740 | 5.56% |
| Count | 695 | 791 | 13.81% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.26 | 0.27 | 3.85% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Gervasio
Looking at the ethnicity distribution of the Gervasio surname based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the highest percentage was associated with White individuals which, although decreased slightly from 92.52 percent in 2000 to 88.12 percent in 2010, still remained the dominant group. Notably, those identifying as Hispanic showed a significant increase from 4.03 percent to 7.46 percent over the decade, indicating a growth of 85.11 percent. Individuals of Asian/Pacific Islander descent also saw an increase in their representation among people with the Gervasio surname, growing from 2.30 percent to 2.91 percent. Meanwhile, the proportion of those identifying as of two or more races remained largely stable, marking a slight decrease of 0.87 percent. There were no individuals who identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 92.52% | 88.12% | -4.76% |
| Hispanic | 4.03% | 7.46% | 85.11% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 2.3% | 2.91% | 26.52% |
| Two or More Races | 1.15% | 1.14% | -0.87% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |