Explore the Family Name Severt
The meaning of Severt
North German: variant of Sievert.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Severt in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Severt has seen a steady increase in popularity over the years. In 2000, it ranked as the 18,847th most popular surname, but by 2010, it had risen to the 18184th spot, showing a growth rate of 3.52%. The count, or total number of people with this surname, also grew from 1342 in 2000 to 1530 in 2010, marking an increase of 14.01%. Consequently, the proportion of people named Severt per 100k individuals slightly rose from 0.5 to 0.52 over the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #18,847 | #18,184 | 3.52% |
| Count | 1,342 | 1,530 | 14.01% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.5 | 0.52 | 4% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Severt
When examining the ethnicity associated with the surname Severt, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals interesting changes over the decade. In 2000, the majority of individuals with this surname identified as White (96.5%), which slightly decreased to 94.9% in 2010. The representation of Hispanic identity rose notably from 0.97% in 2000 to 2.29% in 2010. Similarly, those identifying as two or more races saw a significant increase from 0.6% to 1.5%. However, for the Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnicities, the data was suppressed in 2010 for privacy reasons.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.5% | 94.9% | -1.66% |
| Hispanic | 0.97% | 2.29% | 136.08% |
| Two or More Races | 0.6% | 1.5% | 150% |
| Black | 0.89% | 0.92% | 3.37% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.45% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.6% | 0% | 0% |