Explore the Family Name Givner
The meaning of Givner
Jewish (from northeastern Poland): probably a habitational name derived from an unidentified placename + Yiddish suffix -er denoting an inhabitant.
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How common is the last name Givner in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Givner showed a slight increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 67,725th among all surnames in the United States, but by 2010, it had climbed to 66,754th place, an advancement of 1.43%. The count of individuals with this surname also rose from 272 to 296 during this period, reflecting an increase of 8.82%. However, the proportion of Givners per 100,000 people remained steady at 0.1.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #67,725 | #66,754 | 1.43% |
| Count | 272 | 296 | 8.82% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Givner
The ethnicity associated with the Givner name exhibits some variation over the same decade, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. No Givners identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or as having two or more races in either census year. Similarly, none reported being American Indian or Alaskan Native. The proportion of white Givners fell from 50% to 44.59%, a decrease of 10.82%. Meanwhile, those identifying as Hispanic increased by 44.75%, albeit from a low base of 2.57% in 2000 to 3.72% in 2010. Additionally, the proportion of Black Givners increased by 9.67%, from 45.59% in 2000 to exactly 50% in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 45.59% | 50% | 9.67% |
| White | 50% | 44.59% | -10.82% |
| Hispanic | 2.57% | 3.72% | 44.75% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |