Explore the Family Name Mavity
The meaning of Mavity
Irish: variant of McVittie.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Mavity in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname "Mavity" has slightly increased in the U.S from 2000 to 2010. Its rank changed minimally from 45,909 in 2000 to 45,886 in 2010, exhibiting a small shift of 0.05. The count of individuals with this surname rose by 6.16%, growing from 438 in 2000 to 465 in 2010. Despite these changes, the proportion of people with the Mavity surname per 100,000 remained constant at 0.16.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #45,909 | #45,886 | 0.05% |
| Count | 438 | 465 | 6.16% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.16 | 0.16 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Mavity
Analyzing the same Decennial U.S. Census data for ethnicity reveals an evolving ethnic identity for those bearing the Mavity surname. There was no representation from Asian/Pacific Islander or Black populations in either 2000 or 2010. However, two or more races saw a significant increase of 64.48% over the decade, rising from 1.83% to 3.01%. White representation decreased slightly from 92.92% to 90.75%, a -2.34% change. The Hispanic population also saw a slight decrease of -5.58%, moving from 2.51% to 2.37%. Meanwhile, there was a notable increase of 70.18% in the American Indian and Alaskan Native population, going from 1.14% to 1.94%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 92.92% | 90.75% | -2.34% |
| Two or More Races | 1.83% | 3.01% | 64.48% |
| Hispanic | 2.51% | 2.37% | -5.58% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 1.14% | 1.94% | 70.18% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |