Explore the Family Name Serva
The meaning of Serva
Italian (mainly Lazio): from the personal name Serva, feminine of Servo (see Servi).
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Serva in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Serva has seen a slight decrease from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, the surname ranked 74,164th in terms of popularity and had an incidence count of 243. By 2010, however, its rank had dropped to 81,772 with a count of 231 - a decline of 10.26% in ranking and 4.94% in count. Its proportion per 100,000 also decreased by 11.11% over the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #74,164 | #81,772 | -10.26% |
| Count | 243 | 231 | -4.94% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.08 | -11.11% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Serva
When it comes to ethnicity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census suggests some shifts for those carrying the Serva surname between 2000 and 2010. While no individuals identified as Asian/Pacific Islander in 2000, by 2010, 2.16% did. The percentage of those identifying as two or more races, however, decreased from 2.88% to none. The largest ethnic identity group was white, although this saw a minor decrease from 73.25% in 2000 to 71.86% in 2010. The Hispanic community saw an increase of 7.16%, rising from 22.22% to 23.81%. No individuals identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 73.25% | 71.86% | -1.9% |
| Hispanic | 22.22% | 23.81% | 7.16% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 2.16% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 2.88% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |