Explore the Family Name Havis
The meaning of Havis
English: variant of Avis with prosthetic H-.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Havis in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Havis experienced a minor shift in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it held a rank of 40,987 which slightly declined to 42,030 in 2010, marking a drop of 2.54%. However, the count of individuals with this surname increased from 502 in 2000 to 517 in 2010, indicating a growth rate of 2.99%. The proportion of people named Havis per 100,000 decreased by 5.26% over the same period, going from 0.19 to 0.18.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #40,987 | #42,030 | -2.54% |
| Count | 502 | 517 | 2.99% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.19 | 0.18 | -5.26% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Havis
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Havis also saw some changes from 2000 to 2010, according to the Decennial U.S. Census. While there were no reported instances of this surname among Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native communities in either year, there was a notable increase of 12.67% within the Black community, growing from 37.25% to 41.97%. The White community saw a decrease of 8.46%, falling from 58.96% to 53.97%. The percentage of Havis individuals identifying as two or more races grew by 9.43%, rising from 1.59% to 1.74%, however, the Hispanic community saw a decline of 29.22%, dropping from 2.19% to 1.55%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 58.96% | 53.97% | -8.46% |
| Black | 37.25% | 41.97% | 12.67% |
| Two or More Races | 1.59% | 1.74% | 9.43% |
| Hispanic | 2.19% | 1.55% | -29.22% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |