Explore the Family Name Servais
The meaning of Servais
French and Walloon: from the French personal name Servais, from Latin Servatius. Some characteristic forenames: French Francois, Jean-Louis, Marcel.
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How common is the last name Servais in the United States?
The surname Servais grew in popularity from the 2000 to the 2010 Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, it was ranked 29,359th most popular surname and increased in rank to 27,376th by 2010, a growth of approximately 6.75 percent. There was also an increase in the number of individuals with this surname, from 759 in 2000 to 882 in 2010, marking a significant rise of 16.21 percent. The proportion of people named Servais per 100,000 individuals also rose from 0.28 to 0.3, showing a growth rate of 7.14 percent.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #29,359 | #27,376 | 6.75% |
| Count | 759 | 882 | 16.21% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.28 | 0.3 | 7.14% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Servais
In terms of ethnicity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows that the majority of individuals with the surname Servais identify as White, although there was a slight decrease from 96.44 percent in 2000 to 94.10 percent in 2010. The percentage of those identifying as Hispanic saw a significant increase, moving from 1.98 percent in 2000 to 3.29 percent in 2010. There was also a notable increase in individuals who identified as belonging to two or more races, rising from 1.19 percent in 2000 to 1.81 percent in 2010. There were no individuals with this surname who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.44% | 94.1% | -2.43% |
| Hispanic | 1.98% | 3.29% | 66.16% |
| Two or More Races | 1.19% | 1.81% | 52.1% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |