Explore the Family Name Pavuk
The meaning of Pavuk
Ukrainian; Slovak (mainly Pavúk): nickname from Ukrainian pavuk, Slovak pavúk ‘spider’. Compare Pauk 2.
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How common is the last name Pavuk in the United States?
The surname Pavuk, as per data from the Decennial U.S. Census, has shown a slight increase in its popularity over a decade. In 2000, Pavuk was ranked 81,414th most common surname whereas in 2010 it moved up to 80,419th place, indicating an upward trend of 1.22%. The count of individuals with this surname also increased from 216 to 236 between 2000 and 2010, a growth of 9.26%. However, the proportion per 100,000 people remained consistent at 0.08, showing that the overall distribution of the Pavuk surname across the population didn't change significantly.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #81,414 | #80,419 | 1.22% |
| Count | 216 | 236 | 9.26% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.08 | 0.08 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Pavuk
Ethnically, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the majority of individuals with the surname Pavuk identify as white. This group represented 99.07% of all Pavuks in 2000 and decreased slightly to 97.88% in 2010. There was no recorded Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or More Races, Hispanic, Black, American Indian, or Alaskan Native representation under this surname for either year. Although the data does show a modest decrease in those identifying as white, the Pavuk surname is still predominantly associated with this ethnic identity.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 99.07% | 97.88% | -1.2% |
| 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% |