Explore the Family Name Selvy
The meaning of Selvy
English (Somerset): variant of Silvey. This form of the surname is now rare in Britain.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Selvy in the United States?
The surname Selvy has seen a slight increase in popularity according to data from the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, Selvy was ranked 43798th most popular surname, with 464 individuals bearing the name. However, by 2010 the count of individuals with this surname had increased by 6.47% to 494, raising its rank to 43651. Despite the increase in numbers, the proportion of people with the surname Selvy per 100,000 remained steady at 0.17.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #43,798 | #43,651 | 0.34% |
| Count | 464 | 494 | 6.47% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.17 | 0.17 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Selvy
Regarding the ethnic identity associated with the Selvy surname, data from the Decennial U.S. Census show some shifts between 2000 and 2010. An increase was observed in the percentage of individuals identifying as Black or as belonging to two or more races. The Black population increased from 40.30% to 43.32%, while those reporting two or more races rose from 1.72% to 3.64%. Conversely, the White population decreased from 56.25% to 51.42%, and the Hispanic population also dropped slightly from 1.08% to 1.01%. There were no reported instances of individuals with the Selvy surname identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 56.25% | 51.42% | -8.59% |
| Black | 40.3% | 43.32% | 7.49% |
| Two or More Races | 1.72% | 3.64% | 111.63% |
| Hispanic | 1.08% | 1.01% | -6.48% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |