Explore the Family Name Lavey
The meaning of Lavey
Irish (Westmeath): probably a local variant of Leavy (see Dunleavy).
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How common is the last name Lavey in the United States?
The surname Lavey, as per data from the Decennial U.S. Census, has seen a decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 25,329th in terms of prevalence but slipped to the 32,710th spot by 2010, marking a significant drop of 29.14%. The total count of individuals bearing this name also saw a decline during this period, moving from 918 in 2000 to 702 in 2010, a decrease of about 23.53%. Accordingly, the proportion of people with the name Lavey per 100,000 population fell from 0.34 to 0.24, indicating a reduction of 29.41%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #25,329 | #32,710 | -29.14% |
| Count | 918 | 702 | -23.53% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.34 | 0.24 | -29.41% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Lavey
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census reveals that the surname Lavey is predominantly associated with individuals identifying as White. However, there was a slight decrease in the percentage of Whites with this surname, dropping from 97.28% in 2000 to 95.58% in 2010. The Asian/Pacific Islander group showed a noticeable increase, going from 0.65% in 2000 to 1.71% in 2010, illustrating an impressive growth of 163.08%. Similarly, the percentage of individuals of two or more races bearing the surname Lavey slightly increased from 1.09% to 1.14%. Remarkably, the Hispanic representation rose from zero in 2000 to 1.14% in 2010. There was no change in the Black and American Indian and Alaskan Native groups, maintaining a consistent representation of 0% over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.28% | 95.58% | -1.75% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.65% | 1.71% | 163.08% |
| Two or More Races | 1.09% | 1.14% | 4.59% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.14% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |