Explore the Family Name Pavis
The meaning of Pavis
English (Cambridgeshire and Surrey): variant of Pavey, with post-medieval excrescent -s.
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How common is the last name Pavis in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Pavis has seen a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Pavis was the 69,636th most common surname in the United States, with a count of 263 bearers. By 2010, however, the rank had dropped to 77,264 with a total count of 248 bearers. This represents a decrease in popularity by 10.95% and a drop in count by 5.7%. The proportion per 100,000 also dropped by 20%, from 0.1 in 2000 to 0.08 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #69,636 | #77,264 | -10.95% |
| Count | 263 | 248 | -5.7% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.08 | -20% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Pavis
The Decennial U.S. Census data also provides insight into the ethnic identity associated with the Pavis surname. In 2000, a majority of those with the Pavis surname identified as White (80.99%), followed by Black (14.83%), with a small percentage identifying as two or more races (1.9%). There were no reported bearers of the surname identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in 2000. However, the 2010 census data showed some changes. While the majority still identified as White (77.42%), there was a growth in the number of bearers identifying as Black (17.74%) and the introduction of a small Hispanic group (3.23%). The number of those identifying as two or more races, however, dropped to zero.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 80.99% | 77.42% | -4.41% |
| Black | 14.83% | 17.74% | 19.62% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 3.23% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.9% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |