Explore the Family Name Girvan
The meaning of Girvan
Scottish (Ayrshire and Lanarkshire): habitational name from Girvan in Ayrshire. See Girvin.
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How common is the last name Girvan in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Girvan has slightly declined between 2000 and 2010. The rank of this surname dipped from 45,735 in 2000 to 48,256 in 2010, a decrease of 5.51%. Similarly, the count of individuals with this surname also experienced a marginal drop of 0.45% from 440 in 2000 to 438 in 2010. The proportion of this surname per 100k people decreased by 6.25%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #45,735 | #48,256 | -5.51% |
| Count | 440 | 438 | -0.45% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.16 | 0.15 | -6.25% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Girvan
The Decennial U.S. Census data also provides insights into the ethnic identity associated with the surname Girvan. Individuals identifying as white form the largest group at 89.73% in 2010, though this is a decrease from 94.77% in 2000. Notably, there was a significant increase in those identifying as Black, rising from 2.27% in 2000 to 5.94% in 2010. There were also slight increases in those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and Hispanic, both at 1.14% in 2010. Those reporting two or more ethnicities increased to 2.05% in 2010 from 1.36% in 2000. No change was reported in those identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.77% | 89.73% | -5.32% |
| Black | 2.27% | 5.94% | 161.67% |
| Two or More Races | 1.36% | 2.05% | 50.74% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 1.14% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.14% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |