Explore the Family Name Gervin
The meaning of Gervin
1. Irish (Tyrone): from Ó Gairbhín ‘descendant of Gairbhín’, see Garvin. 2. Scottish: variant of Girvan.
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How common is the last name Gervin in the United States?
The popularity of the surname Gervin in the United States has seen a slight decline over the last decade, according to data derived from the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, Gervin was ranked as the 49,249th most common surname, but by 2010 it had slipped to a ranking of 58,876, representing a decrease of approximately 19.55%. The number of people bearing the Gervin surname also fell during this period, from 401 individuals in 2000 to just 344 in 2010, a decline of around 14.21%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #49,249 | #58,876 | -19.55% |
| Count | 401 | 344 | -14.21% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.15 | 0.12 | -20% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Gervin
When assessing the ethnic identity associated with the surname Gervin, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority identify as either Black or White. In both 2000 and 2010, over half of those with the Gervin surname identified as Black (53.62% in 2000 and 54.94% in 2010), while around 41% identified as White in both years. The proportion of Gervins identifying as Hispanic saw a noticeable decline over the decade, falling by 36.5% from 2.74% in 2000 to 1.74% in 2010. Meanwhile, the percentage of those claiming two or more ethnicities increased significantly, rising by 62.4% from 1.25% in 2000 to 2.03% in 2010. There were no Gervins who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 53.62% | 54.94% | 2.46% |
| White | 41.9% | 40.99% | -2.17% |
| Two or More Races | 1.25% | 2.03% | 62.4% |
| Hispanic | 2.74% | 1.74% | -36.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |