Explore the Family Name Pavia
How common is the last name Pavia in the United States?
The popularity of the surname Pavia has seen an increase in the United States, as demonstrated by data from the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, Pavia ranked 15,648th in terms of commonality among U.S. surnames, but by 2010, it had moved up to a rank of 14,137, representing a rise of 9.66%. Likewise, the count of individuals bearing the Pavia name also saw an increase, growing from 1,715 in 2000 to 2,126 in 2010, a jump of 23.97%. The proportion of people with the Pavia surname per 100,000 also increased by 12.5% over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #15,648 | #14,137 | 9.66% |
| Count | 1,715 | 2,126 | 23.97% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.64 | 0.72 | 12.5% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Pavia
Shifts in the ethnic identity associated with the Pavia surname between 2000 and 2010 were also noted in the Decennial U.S. Census data. While the percentage of those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and those identifying with two or more races both saw slight decreases (by 14.55% and 5.71% respectively), the most significant change was observed in the Hispanic and White categories. The proportion of individuals with the Pavia surname who identified as Hispanic showed a considerable increase of 34.56%, rising from 31.60% to 42.52%. Conversely, the proportion identifying as White saw a decrease of 16.24%, moving from 62.27% to 52.16%. There were no recorded changes for Black, American Indian, and Alaskan Native identities.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 62.27% | 52.16% | -16.24% |
| Hispanic | 31.6% | 42.52% | 34.56% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 3.85% | 3.29% | -14.55% |
| Two or More Races | 1.75% | 1.65% | -5.71% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |