Explore the Family Name Severa
The meaning of Severa
Czech: from the Latin personal name Severus (see Severe).
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How common is the last name Severa in the United States?
According to the data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Severa saw a slight decrease between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 38,992 most common surname in the United States and fell to the 42,030th position by 2010, representing a 7.79% drop. The number of individuals with this surname also decreased slightly during this period, from 532 to 517, a decline of approximately 2.82%. For every 100,000 people, there were about 0.2 bearing this surname in 2000 which reduced to 0.18 in 2010, resulting in a 10% drop.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #38,992 | #42,030 | -7.79% |
| Count | 532 | 517 | -2.82% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.2 | 0.18 | -10% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Severa
The ethnic identity associated with the Severa surname showed some shifts according to the Decennial U.S. Census. The largest share of those with this surname identified as White, increasing from 85.34% in 2000 to 88.39% in 2010. Those identifying as Hispanic, however, decreased from 10.90% to 7.35% over the same timeframe. Among other ethnic identities, Asian/Pacific Islander representation increased slightly from 1.88% to 1.93%, while Black representation also grew from 0.94% to 1.16%. The proportion of those identifying with two or more races was recorded for the first time in 2010 at 1.16%, whereas the American Indian and Alaskan Native category remained unchanged at 0% for both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 85.34% | 88.39% | 3.57% |
| Hispanic | 10.9% | 7.35% | -32.57% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.88% | 1.93% | 2.66% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.16% | 0% |
| Black | 0.94% | 1.16% | 23.4% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |