Explore the Family Name Pavlas
The meaning of Pavlas
Czech and Slovenian: from a hypocoristic derivative of the personal name Pavel (see Paul).
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Pavlas in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Pavlas saw a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. Ranked at 74,675 in 2000, its rank dropped to 76,533 in 2010, marking a 2.49% change. However, the number of individuals carrying the Pavlas surname increased from 241 in 2000 to 251 in 2010, a growth of 4.15%. The proportion per 100,000 people remained consistent at 0.09 in both census years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #74,675 | #76,533 | -2.49% |
| Count | 241 | 251 | 4.15% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.09 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Pavlas
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Pavlas also shifted slightly over this decade, according to data from the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, nearly all (99.59%) of individuals with this last name identified as White. By 2010, this percentage had decreased slightly to 98.01%, marking a 1.59% change. There were no recorded instances of Pavlas being associated with Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnic identities in either 2000 or 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 99.59% | 98.01% | -1.59% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |