Explore the Family Name Servatius
The meaning of Servatius
German and in some cases possibly also Dutch: from the Latin personal name Servatius, a derivative of servatus ‘saved’. This was the name of a 4th-century Christian saint, bishop of Tongeren in present-day Belgium, who is the patron saint of Maastricht and one of the Ice Saints (see Pankratz). Some characteristic forenames: German Fritz.
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How common is the last name Servatius in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname 'Servatius' increased slightly between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Servatius was ranked as the 67,317th most popular surname, while in 2010 it moved to 66,164th place, a rise of 1.71%. The number of people bearing this surname also rose from 274 in 2000 to 299 in 2010, which represents a growth of 9.12%. However, the proportion per 100,000 remained stable at 0.1.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #67,317 | #66,164 | 1.71% |
| Count | 274 | 299 | 9.12% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Servatius
In relation to ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority of individuals with the surname 'Servatius' identify as White, although there has been a slight decrease in this group (from 92.34% in 2000 to 90.30% in 2010). The percentage identifying as Hispanic showed an increase of 31.68%, moving from 5.84% in 2000 to 7.69% in 2010. The categories of Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native had no recorded change for the years 2000 and 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 92.34% | 90.3% | -2.21% |
| Hispanic | 5.84% | 7.69% | 31.68% |
| 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% |