Explore the Family Name Havas
The meaning of Havas
Hungarian: most probably a nickname from Old Hungarian havas ‘sleepwalker’, one of several Hungarian surnames deriving from terms denoting illnesses. Less likely, but nevertheless possible, is derivation from a nickname for someone with prematurely white hair, from the Hungarian vocabulary word havas ‘snowy’, ‘snow-covered’. Some characteristic forenames: Hungarian Endre, Akos, Barna, Janos, Laszlo, Zoltan.
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How common is the last name Havas in the United States?
According to data derived from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Havas has seen a decline between 2000 and 2010. In the year 2000, Havas held rank 57,544 but dropped in popularity to rank 70,833 by 2010, marking a change of -23.09%. The count of individuals bearing the name decreased from 331 in 2000 to 276 in 2010, representing a decrease of -16.62%. The proportion of Havas per 100k people also fell from 0.12 in 2000 to 0.09 in 2010, a 25% decrease.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #57,544 | #70,833 | -23.09% |
| Count | 331 | 276 | -16.62% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.09 | -25% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Havas
Focusing on the ethnic identity associated with the surname Havas, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that most bearers of the surname identified as White in both 2000 and 2010, with 91.84% and 90.94% respectively. However, there was a small, approximately 1% decrease over the decade. A rise is noted in those identifying as Hispanic, from 3.63% in 2000 to 5.8% in 2010, an increase of nearly 60%. In 2000, 3.02% identified with two or more races, but this changed to zero by 2010. No Havas identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 91.84% | 90.94% | -0.98% |
| Hispanic | 3.63% | 5.8% | 59.78% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 3.02% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |