Explore the Family Name Jervis
The meaning of Jervis
English: variant of Jarvis.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Jervis in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Jervis has seen a slight increase in popularity over the years. In 2000, the surname ranked 17,823rd in popularity, but by 2010, it had climbed slightly to 17,809th. The total count of people with this surname also grew from 1,448 in 2000 to 1,572 in 2010, representing an 8.56% increase. However, when looking at the proportion per 100,000 people, there was a minimal decrease of 1.85%, moving from 0.54 in 2000 to 0.53 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #17,823 | #17,809 | 0.08% |
| Count | 1,448 | 1,572 | 8.56% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.54 | 0.53 | -1.85% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Jervis
Moving on to ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that most individuals with the Jervis surname identify as White, although this percentage decreased from 81.35% in 2000 to 78.37% in 2010. The Hispanic group showed a significant increase of 46.25%, rising from 3.87% in 2000 to 5.66% in 2010. Similarly, the Black identifying group increased from 11.19% to 13.10%. Those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian or Alaskan Native both decreased over the decade, falling by 22.89% and 27.42% respectively. Those who identified with two or more races also decreased, going from 2.14% in 2000 to 1.78% in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 81.35% | 78.37% | -3.66% |
| Black | 11.19% | 13.1% | 17.07% |
| Hispanic | 3.87% | 5.66% | 46.25% |
| Two or More Races | 2.14% | 1.78% | -16.82% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.83% | 0.64% | -22.89% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.62% | 0.45% | -27.42% |