Explore the Family Name Kavan
The meaning of Kavan
Czech (also Kaván): from a vernacular form of Gawan, German form of the English personal name of Celtic origin Gawain, borne by one of the knights of the Round Table (see Gavin 2).
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How common is the last name Kavan in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Kavan has risen over a decade. In 2000, it was ranked as the 45,149th most popular surname and by 2010, it had climbed to the 43,369th position, marking an increase of 3.94%. The number of people bearing this name also saw an increase in that period, from 447 in 2000 to 498 in 2010, indicating an 11.41% rise. However, the proportion per 100k remained constant at 0.17.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #45,149 | #43,369 | 3.94% |
| Count | 447 | 498 | 11.41% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.17 | 0.17 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Kavan
In terms of ethnicity, the data from Decennial U.S. Census shows a slight shift between 2000 and 2010. The majority of individuals with the surname Kavan identified as White, although there was a minor decrease from 90.60% in 2000 to 88.55% in 2010. During the same period, there was a notable increase in the percentage identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and Hispanic, which rose by 20.65% and 28.03% respectively. On the other hand, those identifying with two or more races slightly decreased by 10.71%. There were no individuals who identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native during both census years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 90.6% | 88.55% | -2.26% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 6.49% | 7.83% | 20.65% |
| Hispanic | 1.57% | 2.01% | 28.03% |
| Two or More Races | 1.12% | 1% | -10.71% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |