Explore the Family Name Scriven
The meaning of Scriven
English: 1. occupational name for a professional scribe, copyist, or clerk, from Middle English scrivein ‘scribe’ (Old French escrivain, medieval Latin scribanus). Compare Scrivener. 2. habitational name from Scriven (Yorkshire), from Old English scræfen, screfen ‘hollow place, place with caves or pits’.
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How common is the last name Scriven in the United States?
Based on the data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Scriven has seen minimal changes between 2000 and 2010. Though it fell slightly in rank from 14,137 to 14,191, indicating a small decrease in frequency, the count actually increased by 8.4% from 1,952 to 2,116. This suggests that while other surnames may have become more common, the total number of people named Scriven grew. The proportion per 100,000 people stayed consistent at 0.72, demonstrating that the surname Scriven maintained its relative popularity among the U.S. population during this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #14,137 | #14,191 | -0.38% |
| Count | 1,952 | 2,116 | 8.4% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.72 | 0.72 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Scriven
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Scriven also experienced some shifts between 2000 and 2010, as evidenced by the Decennial U.S. Census data. While the White demographic decreased by roughly 7.66%, the Black demographic saw an increase of 6.70%. Hispanics also witnessed significant growth with their representation among those with the Scriven surname rising by 67.26%. There was also an increase in those identifying as two or more races (38.31%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (13.04%). Contrarily, the count of American Indian and Alaskan Native declined by 29.85%. This indicates a diversification in the ethnic identities associated with the surname over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 53.38% | 49.29% | -7.66% |
| Black | 42.83% | 45.7% | 6.7% |
| Two or More Races | 1.54% | 2.13% | 38.31% |
| Hispanic | 1.13% | 1.89% | 67.26% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.46% | 0.52% | 13.04% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.67% | 0.47% | -29.85% |