Explore the Family Name Sarvis
The meaning of Sarvis
English: variant of Service.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Sarvis in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Sarvis has seen a slight increase between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked at 16,293 while in 2010 it rose to 15,964, showing a change of 2.02%. The count of individuals carrying the Sarvis surname also increased from 1,628 in 2000 to 1,819 in 2010, indicating an 11.73% rise. The proportion of the surname per 100,000 people also saw a minor increase from 0.6 to 0.62 over the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #16,293 | #15,964 | 2.02% |
| Count | 1,628 | 1,819 | 11.73% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.6 | 0.62 | 3.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Sarvis
In terms of ethnicity based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the largest percentage of individuals with the Sarvis surname identified as White, although this percentage slightly decreased from 83.66% in 2000 to 81.25% in 2010. Those who identified as Black represented the second largest group, seeing a small increase from 12.22% in 2000 to 13.19% in 2010. While Hispanic representation also increased from 2.40% to 3.52% over the decade, Asian/Pacific Islander representation slightly declined from 0.43% to 0.33%. Those identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native saw a 32.43% increase, but still remained a small portion of those with the Sarvis surname. The number of individuals who identified with two or more races also saw a noticeable increase from 0.92% in 2000 to 1.21% in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 83.66% | 81.25% | -2.88% |
| Black | 12.22% | 13.19% | 7.94% |
| Hispanic | 2.4% | 3.52% | 46.67% |
| Two or More Races | 0.92% | 1.21% | 31.52% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.37% | 0.49% | 32.43% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.43% | 0.33% | -23.26% |