Explore the Family Name Pavlich
The meaning of Pavlich
Americanized form of Slovenian and Slovak Pavlič, Serbian and Croatian Pavlić (see Pavlic).
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Pavlich in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Pavlich has increased over a decade. In 2000, the rank was 42912 with a count of 475 people possessing that last name. Ten years later, in 2010, the rank rose to 40261 with a total of 544 individuals bearing the Pavlich surname, marking an increase of 14.53%. However, while the count increased, the proportion per 100,000 people remained steady at 0.18.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #42,912 | #40,261 | 6.18% |
| Count | 475 | 544 | 14.53% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.18 | 0.18 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Pavlich
When looking at the ethnic identity associated with the surname Pavlich, it's clear that changes have occurred between 2000 and 2010 according to the Decennial U.S. Census. In both years, there were no recorded instances of the surname among Asian/Pacific Islanders, those of two or more races, Black populations, or American Indian and Alaskan Natives. The majority of people with the Pavlich surname identified as White, although this percentage decreased from 98.11% to 95.59% over the decade. Meanwhile, the percentage of individuals identifying as Hispanic saw a significant increase, jumping from 1.68% to 3.49%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.11% | 95.59% | -2.57% |
| Hispanic | 1.68% | 3.49% | 107.74% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |