Explore the Family Name Kava
The meaning of Kava
1. Czech: nickname from a variant of kavka ‘jackdaw’. 2. Jewish (Ashkenazic): from Polish kawa ‘coffee’, probably an artificial name but possibly a metonymic occupational name for a coffee merchant.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Kava in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Kava has seen an increase in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 56,392, but by 2010, it had risen to 46,647 - a 17.28% jump. The count of individuals with this surname also grew significantly during this period, from 339 to 456, marking a 34.51% increase. Additionally, for every 100,000 people, the proportion bearing the name Kava rose by 15.38%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #56,392 | #46,647 | 17.28% |
| Count | 339 | 456 | 34.51% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.13 | 0.15 | 15.38% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Kava
The Decennial U.S. Census data also provides insight into the ethnic identity associated with the surname Kava. In 2000, 72.27% identified as White, which slightly decreased to 71.71% in 2010. There was a notable increase in those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native, rising from 14.45% to 15.35%, and 4.72% to 6.58%, respectively over the decade. The percentage of individuals with Hispanic ethnicity also saw a significant rise from 2.65% to 3.95%. However, the data for those identifying with two or more races and Black were suppressed in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 72.27% | 71.71% | -0.77% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 14.45% | 15.35% | 6.23% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 4.72% | 6.58% | 39.41% |
| Hispanic | 2.65% | 3.95% | 49.06% |
| Two or More Races | 3.54% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 2.36% | 0% | 0% |