Explore the Family Name Iv

The meaning of Iv

Cambodian: written អ៊ីវ, unexplained. — Note: In the population figure published by the US Census Bureau, the Roman number IV (meaning ‘the fourth’ of the four bearers of the name) may also be counted as a surname Iv.

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How common is the last name Iv in the United States?

Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname "Iv" has seen a significant rise in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In the year 2000, it was ranked 83,618th in terms of prevalence, but by 2010, it had climbed to the 61,436th spot, indicating a 26.53% increase in rank. Additionally, the total count of people with the surname "Iv" rose from 209 in 2000 to 327 in 2010, marking a 56.46% growth. The proportion per 100,000 people also increased by 37.5%, going from 0.08 in 2000 to 0.11 in 2010.

20002010Change
Rank#83,618#61,43626.53%
Count20932756.46%
Proportion per 100k0.080.1137.5%

Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Iv

When it comes to the ethnic identity of individuals carrying the "Iv" surname, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows some shifts between 2000 and 2010. The most notable change was within the Black community, where there was a substantial 368.99% increase. The proportion of those identifying as White also grew by 51.47%. Meanwhile, the Hispanic group saw a 119.95% surge. However, the Asian/Pacific Islander representation dropped by 29.21%. Sadly, the data for those who identify with two or more races was suppressed for privacy in 2010, but in 2000, they made up 4.31% of people with the "Iv" surname. There were no recorded instances of American Indian and Alaskan Native individuals with this surname in either year.

20002010Change
Asian/Pacific Islander75.6%53.52%-29.21%
White12.92%19.57%51.47%
Black2.87%13.46%368.99%
Hispanic4.31%9.48%119.95%
Two or More Races4.31%0%0%
American Indian and Alaskan Native0%0%0%