Explore the Family Name Jarvie
The meaning of Jarvie
English and Scottish: from the personal name Jarvey, Jarvie, diminutives of Jarvis.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Jarvie in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Jarvie has grown in popularity between the years 2000 and 2010. Ranked at 33,054 in 2000, it rose to 30,509 by 2010, reflecting a 7.7% increase in rank. The count of individuals with this surname also saw an upward trend, as it increased from 653 in 2000 to 765 in 2010, marking a 17.15% rise. Consequently, the proportion of people named Jarvie per 100,000 individuals slightly increased from 0.24 to 0.26.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #33,054 | #30,509 | 7.7% |
| Count | 653 | 765 | 17.15% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.24 | 0.26 | 8.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Jarvie
When it comes to the ethnic identity tied to the surname Jarvie, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows White as the prominent ethnicity throughout both 2000 and 2010, although there was a slight decrease from 96.78% to 95.95%. Hispanic representation emerged in 2010, accounting for 1.70% of the Jarvies, whereas it was non-existent in 2000. The Black ethnic identity decreased from 1.38% to 1.05% during the same period. In contrast, the Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native categories remained stagnant with no recorded presence in either year. A new category, Two or more races, appeared in 2010, making up 0.78% of the Jarvies.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.78% | 95.95% | -0.86% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.7% | 0% |
| Black | 1.38% | 1.05% | -23.91% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0.78% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |