Explore the Family Name Scrivens
The meaning of Scrivens
English: variant of Scriven, with post-medieval excrescent -s.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Scrivens in the United States?
The surname Scrivens has been increasing in popularity within the United States, according to data from the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, it ranked 29,181st and rose to 27,514th by 2010, a growth of 5.71%. The actual count of individuals with this surname also showed an increase from 765 in 2000 to 876 in 2010, marking a significant rise of 14.51%. This surge in popularity suggests that for every 100,000 people in the US, approximately 0.3 have the surname Scrivens, up from 0.28 per 100k in 2000.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #29,181 | #27,514 | 5.71% |
| Count | 765 | 876 | 14.51% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.28 | 0.3 | 7.14% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Scrivens
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals some interesting shifts between 2000 and 2010. While the majority of individuals with the Scrivens surname identify as White or Black, there have been notable changes in other ethnic groups. Individuals identifying as being of two or more races increased from 2.09% to 2.85%, a change of 36.36%. Similarly, those identifying as Hispanic rose from 1.57% to 2.51%, a substantial increase of 59.87%. Meanwhile, the proportions of those who identify as White and Black saw minor decreases of -1.89% and -0.19% respectively. There were no Scrivens identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either 2000 or 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 53.99% | 52.97% | -1.89% |
| Black | 41.18% | 41.1% | -0.19% |
| Two or More Races | 2.09% | 2.85% | 36.36% |
| Hispanic | 1.57% | 2.51% | 59.87% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |