Explore the Family Name Serven
The meaning of Serven
Catalan (Servén) and French (Occitan): variant of Servent, an occupational name from servent ‘servant’ (from Latin serviens).
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How common is the last name Serven in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Serven has changed over a decade from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Serven was ranked as the 59,769th most popular surname with a count of 316. However, by 2010, its rank had dropped to 69,392nd and the count decreased to 283, marking a decrease in popularity by 16.1% and a drop in count by 10.44%. The proportion of this surname per 100k also fell by 16.67%, going from 0.12 in 2000 to 0.1 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #59,769 | #69,392 | -16.1% |
| Count | 316 | 283 | -10.44% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.1 | -16.67% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Serven
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Serven has also seen some changes between 2000 and 2010 according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, the majority of those with the Serven surname identified as White (91.46%), followed by Hispanic (5.7%), and a small percentage identifying as Two or more races (1.9%). There were no individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native. By 2010, while the majority still identified as White (90.11%), there was a noticeable increase in those identifying as Hispanic (7.42%), marking a growth of 30.18%. Interestingly, no one identified as Two or more races, unlike the previous decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 91.46% | 90.11% | -1.48% |
| Hispanic | 5.7% | 7.42% | 30.18% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.9% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |