Explore the Family Name Serviss
The meaning of Serviss
English: variant of Service.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Serviss in the United States?
The popularity of the surname Serviss has seen a slight decline according to data from the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, it was the 31,085th most popular surname in the United States, but by 2010, it had dropped to the 33,772nd spot, marking an 8.64% decrease in rank. This shift was mirrored in the total count of people with this surname, which decreased from 706 in 2000 to 674 in 2010, a drop of 4.53%. The proportion of individuals with the Serviss surname per 100,000 also decreased by 11.54%, going from 0.26 in 2000 to 0.23 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #31,085 | #33,772 | -8.64% |
| Count | 706 | 674 | -4.53% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.26 | 0.23 | -11.54% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Serviss
Ethnic identity associated with the Serviss surname has diversified from 2000 to 2010 according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. The majority of individuals with this surname identify as White, although the percentage decreased slightly from 96.74% in 2000 to 95.4% in 2010. During the same period, there was an increase in those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander (from 1.13% to 1.34%) and those identifying with two or more races (from 0.99% to 1.19%). The most significant change was observed among those identifying as Hispanic, which saw an increase from 0.85% in 2000 to 1.93% in 2010, indicating a 127.06% increase. There were no individuals identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.74% | 95.4% | -1.39% |
| Hispanic | 0.85% | 1.93% | 127.06% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.13% | 1.34% | 18.58% |
| Two or More Races | 0.99% | 1.19% | 20.2% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |