Explore the Family Name Servantes
The meaning of Servantes
Hispanic: altered form of Galician Cervantes.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Servantes in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Servantes saw a rise in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it ranked 18,870th in popularity with a count of 1,340 people bearing the name. By 2010, it had climbed to 17,419th place with an increased count of 1,620. This represents a growth rate of 7.69% in rank and 20.9% in count. Additionally, the proportion of individuals with the Servantes surname per 100,000 people also escalated by 10%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #18,870 | #17,419 | 7.69% |
| Count | 1,340 | 1,620 | 20.9% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.5 | 0.55 | 10% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Servantes
The ethnicity breakdown of the Servantes surname, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data, shows significant shifts between 2000 and 2010. The Hispanic identity remained prevalent, accounting for 91.94% in 2000 and dropping slightly to 90.19% in 2010. The White ethnic identity saw a substantial increase of over 60%, rising from 4.70% to 7.53%. Contrarily, there was a marked decrease in the Asian/Pacific Islander identification, falling by 43.29% from 1.64% to 0.93%. While the "Two or more races" category dropped to zero, a new entry emerged in 2010 with 0.8% identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 91.94% | 90.19% | -1.9% |
| White | 4.7% | 7.53% | 60.21% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.64% | 0.93% | -43.29% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0.8% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0.82% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |