Explore the Family Name Pavlica
The meaning of Pavlica
Czech, Serbian, Croatian, and Slovenian: from a hypocoristic derivative of the personal names Pavel (Czech and Slovenian), Pavle (Serbian), and Pavao (Croatian), equivalents of Paul.
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How common is the last name Pavlica in the United States?
The surname Pavlica, as per the Decennial U.S. Census data, has seen a rise in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, this surname ranked 51,119th in popularity but leaped to the 45,347th spot by 2010, marking an increase of 11.29%. The number of people bearing this surname also witnessed a growth of about 23.24%, from 383 in 2000 to 472 in 2010. Consequently, the proportion of people with the Pavlica surname per 100,000 people increased from 0.14 to 0.16.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #51,119 | #45,347 | 11.29% |
| Count | 383 | 472 | 23.24% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.14 | 0.16 | 14.29% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Pavlica
Concerning ethnicity, the majority of individuals with the Pavlica surname identified as White according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, about 96.87% identified as White, which slightly rose to 97.25% in 2010. There was also a new occurrence of the surname among the Hispanic community, representing 1.91% of all Pavlicas in 2010. No Pavlicas identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year. However, there was a drop in those identifying as two or more races, going from 1.57% in 2000 to none in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.87% | 97.25% | 0.39% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.91% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.57% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |