Explore the Family Name Orvis
The meaning of Orvis
English (Suffolk): probably a habitational name of Norman origin, from Orvaux in Normandy, France.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Orvis in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Orvis has seen some fluctuation in popularity over a decade. In 2000, Orvis ranked 14,391 in terms of commonality but fell to 16,349 by 2010, indicating a decrease of 13.61%. The number of individuals carrying the name also dropped from 1,907 in 2000 to 1,762 in 2010, marking a 7.6% decline. As a result, the proportion of people named Orvis per 100,000 decreased by 15.49%, moving from 0.71 in 2000 to 0.6 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #14,391 | #16,349 | -13.61% |
| Count | 1,907 | 1,762 | -7.6% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.71 | 0.6 | -15.49% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Orvis
The Decennial U.S. Census data also provides insight into the ethnic identity associated with the surname Orvis. Between 2000 and 2010, there were shifts among different ethnic groups. The percentage of Asian/Pacific Islander and Black individuals with this surname decreased by 34.62% and 28.50% respectively. On the other hand, the percentage of those identifying as Hispanic increased by 40%. There was also a significant increase of 111.7% in individuals identifying with two or more races. The White and American Indian and Alaskan Native categories showed minimal change, with the former slightly decreasing by 0.12% and the latter increasing by 9.68%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 90.35% | 90.24% | -0.12% |
| Black | 5.72% | 4.09% | -28.5% |
| Hispanic | 2.15% | 3.01% | 40% |
| Two or More Races | 0.94% | 1.99% | 111.7% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.52% | 0.34% | -34.62% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.31% | 0.34% | 9.68% |