Explore the Family Name Pavey
The meaning of Pavey
English (southern): from the female personal name Pavia (possibly Old French pavie ‘peach’ or Pavie ‘woman from Pavia’ in Italy). The surname became confused with Paver.
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How common is the last name Pavey in the United States?
According to the data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Pavey saw a decreased trend between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 17755th most popular name and dropped to 19041st in 2010, marking a negative change of 7.24 percent. In terms of the count, there were 1,455 individuals with the Pavey surname in the year 2000, which slightly reduced to 1,430 in 2010, signifying a decrease of 1.72 percent. The proportion per 100,000 also witnessed a drop from 0.54 in 2000 to 0.48 in 2010, indicating an 11.11 percent decline.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #17,755 | #19,041 | -7.24% |
| Count | 1,455 | 1,430 | -1.72% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.54 | 0.48 | -11.11% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Pavey
On the other hand, the ethnicity distribution of people with the Pavey surname showed some variations according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. As of 2000, the majority identified as White, at 96.77 percent, but this figure slightly lowered to 95.38 percent in 2010. The number of Paveys identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander grew by 52.73 percent, increasing from 0.55 percent in 2000 to 0.84 percent in 2010. Similarly, those identifying as having two or more ethnicities rose by 78.18 percent, from 0.55 percent to 0.98 percent over the same decade. The percentage identifying as Hispanic also saw growth, going up from 1.72 percent to 1.96 percent. Meanwhile, no measurable change was observed among Black and American Indian and Alaskan Native groups.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.77% | 95.38% | -1.44% |
| Hispanic | 1.72% | 1.96% | 13.95% |
| Two or More Races | 0.55% | 0.98% | 78.18% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.55% | 0.84% | 52.73% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |