Explore the Family Name Javor
The meaning of Javor
Croatian, Serbian, Slovenian, and Slovak; Hungarian (Jávor): from Slavic javor ‘maple tree’, which is also found as a loanword in Hungarian (jávor). It may be a topographic name for someone living near a maple tree, a habitational name from a place called with this word, and also a personal name or a nickname. Some characteristic forenames: Croatian or Serbian Mladen, Slobodan, Zvonko. Hungarian Karoly, Vilmos.
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How common is the last name Javor in the United States?
According to data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Javor has seen a slight decline in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 55,609th in the United States, but by 2010 it had dropped to 61,436th. This represents a decrease of 10.48 percent. The census also recorded a drop in the number of individuals with this surname from 345 in 2000 to 327 in 2010, indicating a decrease of 5.22 percent. Furthermore, the proportion of people named Javor per 100,000 decreased by 15.38 percent during the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #55,609 | #61,436 | -10.48% |
| Count | 345 | 327 | -5.22% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.13 | 0.11 | -15.38% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Javor
Regarding ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority of individuals with the surname Javor identified as White in both 2000 and 2010. There was a small increase in this group, from 93.62 percent to 96.02 percent. While a small proportion identified as Hispanic in 2000 (3.48 percent), this number saw a significant fall by 47.41 percent in 2010. A tiny fraction identified as belonging to two or more races in 2000, however, this figure was not present in the 2010 census. No individuals with the Javor surname identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.62% | 96.02% | 2.56% |
| Hispanic | 3.48% | 1.83% | -47.41% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.45% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |