Explore the Family Name Pivec
The meaning of Pivec
1. Slovenian: from pivec ‘drinker’, most likely applied as a nickname to a drunkard. 2. Czech: from old Czech pivce, a diminutive of pivo ‘beer’, used as a nickname for a beer drinker.
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How common is the last name Pivec in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Pivec has seen a surge in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it ranked 84,310 in popularity but jumped to 79,075 by 2010, marking an increase of 6.21%. The count of people bearing this surname also rose from 207 to 241 during this period, indicating a substantial growth of 16.43%. However, the proportion of individuals with this surname per 100,000 remained steady at 0.08.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #84,310 | #79,075 | 6.21% |
| Count | 207 | 241 | 16.43% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.08 | 0.08 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Pivec
In terms of ethnicity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census illustrates some change over the decade. People identifying as White and carrying the Pivec surname decreased slightly from 97.58% in 2000 to 95.02% in 2010. Interestingly, the Asian/Pacific Islander category, which showed no individuals named Pivec in 2000, had a presence of 2.90% by 2010. Other ethnic identities such as those who identify as two or more races, Hispanic, Black, American Indian, and Alaskan Native either remained the same or were suppressed for privacy reasons.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.58% | 95.02% | -2.62% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 2.9% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |