Explore the Family Name Lavy
The meaning of Lavy
English: variant of Lavey.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Lavy in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Lavy has seen a rise in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 31,530th most popular surname, but by 2010, it had risen to the 29,986th position, marking a 4.9% increase. Similarly, the number of individuals with the Lavy surname also increased from 694 in 2000 to 783 in 2010, a growth of 12.82%. The proportion of people named Lavy per 100,000 also slightly increased by 3.85%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #31,530 | #29,986 | 4.9% |
| Count | 694 | 783 | 12.82% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.26 | 0.27 | 3.85% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Lavy
When examining the ethnicity of those with the Lavy surname based on the Decennial U.S. Census, there are some notable changes between 2000 and 2010. The proportion of those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander went from 0.86% down to zero. Those identifying with two or more races saw a significant increase of 77.23%, going from 1.01% to 1.79%. Individuals identifying as White decreased from 95.24% to 92.85%, a reduction of 2.51%, while the Hispanic representation saw an increase of 16.04%, moving up to 2.17%. Interestingly, the percentage of Black individuals within the Lavy surname grew from zero in 2000 to 1.53% in 2010. American Indian and Alaskan Native representation remained the same at zero for both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.24% | 92.85% | -2.51% |
| Hispanic | 1.87% | 2.17% | 16.04% |
| Two or More Races | 1.01% | 1.79% | 77.23% |
| Black | 0% | 1.53% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.86% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |