Explore the Family Name Givan
The meaning of Givan
Scottish and Irish (Tyrone): shortened and altered form of Gaelic Mag Dhuibhín or Mag Dhuibhfhinn, see Given.
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How common is the last name Givan in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Givan has slightly declined over a decade. In 2000, the surname ranked 19,128 in terms of popularity, but by 2010, it had slipped to 19,527, marking a decrease of 2.09%. Despite this slight drop in ranking, the actual count of individuals with this surname increased from 1,315 in 2000 to 1,383 in 2010, a rise of 5.17%. The proportion per 100k people also saw a minor decrease from 0.49 to 0.47.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #19,128 | #19,527 | -2.09% |
| Count | 1,315 | 1,383 | 5.17% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.49 | 0.47 | -4.08% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Givan
The Ethnicity data provided by the Decennial U.S. Census shows a shift in the ethnic identity associated with the Givan surname between 2000 and 2010. Though the majority of bearers of the name were identified as White in both years, the percentage fell from 59.70% to 53.58%. Meanwhile, the percentage of those identifying as Black rose slightly from 36.05% to 38.90%. The most significant changes occurred in the smaller categories: the percentage of Asian/Pacific Islanders with the surname surged from 0.53% to 1.74%, and the Hispanic category grew from 1.90% to 3.47%. The percentage of those of Two or more races and American Indian and Alaskan Native origin also saw increases, although their overall representation remained small.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 59.7% | 53.58% | -10.25% |
| Black | 36.05% | 38.9% | 7.91% |
| Hispanic | 1.9% | 3.47% | 82.63% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.53% | 1.74% | 228.3% |
| Two or More Races | 1.22% | 1.45% | 18.85% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.61% | 0.87% | 42.62% |