Explore the Family Name Seavy
The meaning of Seavy
English: variant of Sevy and Seavey, unexplained.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Seavy in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Seavy has slightly lessened over a decade. In 2000, it ranked at 76,700 with 233 individuals bearing the name, which equates to about 0.09 people per 100,000. However, in 2010, the rank dropped to 82,317 and the count to 229, marking a change of -7.32% and -1.72% respectively. The proportion per 100,000 also slightly decreased by 11.11%, standing at 0.08 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #76,700 | #82,317 | -7.32% |
| Count | 233 | 229 | -1.72% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.08 | -11.11% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Seavy
Concerning the ethnic identity data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the majority of those with the surname Seavy identified as White, with a slight decrease from 97.42% in 2000 to 94.76% in 2010. During the same period, there was a notable increase in the percentage of Seavys identifying as Hispanic, rising from 2.15% to 3.49%. No changes were observed among those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native, maintaining a consistent 0% for both censuses.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.42% | 94.76% | -2.73% |
| Hispanic | 2.15% | 3.49% | 62.33% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |