Explore the Family Name Pava
The meaning of Pava
1. Jewish (Eastern Ashkenazic): artificial name from Ukrainian pava or Polish pawa ‘peahen’. In some families, it can also be metronymic, from the Yiddish personal name Pave, from Czech páv ‘peahen’. 2. Hispanic (mainly Colombia): nickname from Spanish pava ‘she-duck’, in Colombia also ‘female wide-brimmed hat with a low surface’.
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How common is the last name Pava in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Pava has seen a rise in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the surname ranked 72,022 in terms of prevalence, but by 2010, it had increased to 62,189, reflecting a change of 13.65 percent. The count of individuals with the surname also rose during this period from 252 to 322, marking an increase of 27.78 percent. Accordingly, the proportion of people identified as Pava per 100,000 also grew by 22.22 percent, moving from 0.09 to 0.11.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #72,022 | #62,189 | 13.65% |
| Count | 252 | 322 | 27.78% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.11 | 22.22% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Pava
The Decennial U.S. Census data also provides insight into the ethnic identity associated with the surname Pava. In 2000, 54.37 percent of individuals bearing the name were categorized as White, while 40.48 percent were identified as Hispanic. By 2010, the percentage of those identified as White had decreased by 21.74 percent to 42.55 percent, while those identified as Hispanic had risen to 51.55 percent, reflecting a 27.35 percent increase. Notably, by 2010, 2.80 percent of individuals with the surname Pava were also identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, and 1.86 percent were identified as being of two or more races, categories that featured no representation in the 2000 data. In both years, there were no individuals with the Pava surname who identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 40.48% | 51.55% | 27.35% |
| White | 54.37% | 42.55% | -21.74% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 2.8% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.86% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |