Explore the Family Name Pavy
The meaning of Pavy
1. French (northern, mainly Pas-de-Calais): probably a nickname, metonymic occupational name or topographic name derived from Old French pavé ‘cobblestone’, also ‘paved lane’. 2. French (mainly southern): variant of Pavie, habitational name from the Italian city of Pavia (Pavie in French). This surname is very rare in southern France. 3. English: variant of Pavey. Some characteristic forenames: French Laurent, Monique, Octave.
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How common is the last name Pavy in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Pavy's popularity has seen a minor shift over a decade. In 2000, it was ranked as the 62,961st most common surname, while in 2010, it dropped to the 69,996th position, marking an 11.17% decrease in rank. The count of individuals bearing the surname also went down from 297 in 2000 to 280 in 2010, showing a 5.72% decline. Consequently, the proportion of individuals named Pavy per 100,000 residents decreased by 18.18%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #62,961 | #69,996 | -11.17% |
| Count | 297 | 280 | -5.72% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.09 | -18.18% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Pavy
As for the ethnic identity associated with the surname Pavy, the Decennial U.S. Census reveals that the majority identify as White, with 88.89% in 2000 and a slight decrease to 88.57% in 2010. The next most common ethnicity is Black, though this saw a decrease from 5.39% in 2000 to 3.93% in 2010. The percentage of individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander witnessed a substantial increase of 133.93%, going up from 1.68% in 2000 to 3.93% in 2010. However, the percentage of those identifying as Hispanic decreased from 3.03% in 2000 to 2.50% in 2010. There were no reports of individuals identifying as two or more races or American Indian and Alaskan Native, both in 2000 and 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 88.89% | 88.57% | -0.36% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.68% | 3.93% | 133.93% |
| Black | 5.39% | 3.93% | -27.09% |
| Hispanic | 3.03% | 2.5% | -17.49% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |