Explore the Family Name Lavarnway
The meaning of Lavarnway
Americanized form of French Livernois. Altered ending reflects the Canadian and American French pronunciation of the diphthong oi as ‘wé’, which in France was replaced in the 17th century by the current ‘wa’. Compare Lavanway. History: The Lavarnways are descendants of Paul Benoît dit Nivernois or Nivernais or Livernois from France (see Benoit).
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How common is the last name Lavarnway in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Lavarnway has seen a slight increase in popularity over a decade from 2000 to 2010. The surname was ranked 52,714th nationwide in 2000 and rose to the 51,281st position by 2010, indicating a 2.72% growth in rank. Meanwhile, the count of people bearing the Lavarnway surname also grew from 369 in 2000 to 406 in 2010, marking an increase of 10.03%. Despite these changes in rank and count, the proportion of the surname per 100,000 people remained constant at 0.14.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #52,714 | #51,281 | 2.72% |
| Count | 369 | 406 | 10.03% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.14 | 0.14 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Lavarnway
When considering the ethnic identity associated with the Lavarnway surname, data from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals that the majority of individuals with this last name identified as White in both 2000 and 2010. In 2000, 94.31% of Lavarnways were White, and by 2010, this figure increased slightly to 96.31%. A small percentage of individuals with this surname identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or as belonging to two or more races in 2000, but by 2010, the number of Asian/Pacific Islanders had dropped to zero, and those identifying with two or more races decreased by 19.26%. There were no individuals named Lavarnway who identified as Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.31% | 96.31% | 2.12% |
| Two or More Races | 2.44% | 1.97% | -19.26% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.9% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |