Explore the Family Name Pavitt
The meaning of Pavitt
English (Essex and Middlesex): variant of Pavett, a pet form of the personal name Pavey.
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How common is the last name Pavitt in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Pavitt has seen a slight decrease between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Pavitt was ranked 121,058 in terms of popularity, with a count of 132 people bearing this surname. By 2010, however, it had slipped to rank 129,825 with a count of 131, indicating a change of -7.24 in rank and -0.76 in count. The proportion per 100,000 also decreased by 20% over this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #121,058 | #129,825 | -7.24% |
| Count | 132 | 131 | -0.76% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.05 | 0.04 | -20% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Pavitt
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the majority of individuals with the surname Pavitt identify as White, with percentages of 89.39 in 2000 and 90.08 in 2010. This represents a slight increase of 0.77. The number of individuals identifying as 'Two or more races' also increased marginally from 6.06 in 2000 to 6.11 in 2010, marking a 0.83 increase. Notably, no individuals with the Pavitt surname identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 89.39% | 90.08% | 0.77% |
| Two or More Races | 6.06% | 6.11% | 0.83% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |