Explore the Family Name Pavlic
The meaning of Pavlic
Slovenian and Slovak (Pavlič); Croatian and Serbian (Pavlić): patronymic from the personal names Pavel (Slovenian and Slovak), Pavol (common Slovak form), Pavle (Serbian), and Pavao (Croatian), equivalents of Paul. Compare Paulic, Pavlich, and Pavlick.
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How common is the last name Pavlic in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Pavlic has seen a slight drop in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Pavlic ranked 51,458th in terms of surname prevalence, whereas by 2010 it had slipped to 52,482nd place, showing a decrease of approximately 2%. Despite the decline in rank, the actual count of individuals with this surname increased from 380 to 395, indicating a growth of almost 4%. Consequently, the proportion per 100,000 people decreased by about 7% over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #51,458 | #52,482 | -1.99% |
| Count | 380 | 395 | 3.95% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.14 | 0.13 | -7.14% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Pavlic
As for the ethnic identity associated with the Pavlic surname, the white population was the most prevalent in both 2000 and 2010, according to the Decennial U.S. Census. The data showed that over 97% identified as white in 2000, but there was a fractional reduction in this figure by 2010 at just over 96%. Interestingly, between 2000 and 2010, some diversification in the ethnic background of those bearing the Pavlic surname could be observed. While there were no reported individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native, a small percentage began identifying as Hispanic (1.52%) and as belonging to two or more races (1.27%).
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.63% | 96.2% | -1.46% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.52% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.27% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |