Explore the Family Name Pavlovsky
The meaning of Pavlovsky
Ukrainian, Belorussian, and Jewish (from Ukraine and Belarus); Czech and Slovak (Pavlovský): habitational name for someone from a place called Pavlovka (in Ukraine and Belarus), Pavlov, Pavlovice (in Czechia), or Pavlová, Pavlovce (in Slovakia), all named with local equivalents of the personal name Paul. For Ukrainians and Belorussians, this is in some cases also patronymic directly from the personal name. Some characteristic forenames: Russian Fenya, Leonid, Yelena.
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How common is the last name Pavlovsky in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Pavlovsky has seen an increase in its popularity over the decade from 2000 to 2010. Ranked 58,257th in 2000, it rose to a rank of 53,538 by 2010, marking an 8.1% change. The count of people with the surname also grew from 326 in 2000 to 386 in 2010, indicating an 18.4% increase. In terms of proportion per 100k people, there was a modest rise from 0.12 to 0.13, an 8.33% growth.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #58,257 | #53,538 | 8.1% |
| Count | 326 | 386 | 18.4% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.13 | 8.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Pavlovsky
Regarding the ethnic identity associated with the Pavlovsky surname, again based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, it's predominantly seen within the White demographic which accounted for 96.32% in 2000 and slightly increased to 96.63% in 2010. There was a notable decline in the Asian/Pacific Islander category from 1.53% in 2000 to zero in 2010. Interestingly, there was no representation of this surname among people identifying as Black, American Indian and Alaskan Native, or those identifying with two or more races during both years. However, the Hispanic demographic saw a new introduction of the Pavlovsky surname in 2010, with a 2.07% representation, up from zero in 2000.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.32% | 96.63% | 0.32% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.07% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.53% | 0% | -100% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |