Explore the Family Name Sevits
The meaning of Sevits
Variant of Zavitz, a surname of German origin.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Sevits in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Sevits has seen an increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. The rank of the surname was 96,033 in 2000, but it improved to 92,358 in 2010, marking an upward trend of 3.83%. Similarly, the count of individuals bearing this surname also increased by 13.07%, growing from 176 in 2000 to 199 in 2010. However, the proportion per 100k remained constant at 0.07 during this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #96,033 | #92,358 | 3.83% |
| Count | 176 | 199 | 13.07% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.07 | 0.07 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Sevits
Regarding the ethnic identity associated with the name Sevits, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the vast majority of bearers identify as White. In 2000, 97.73% identified as White, which decreased slightly to 94.97% in 2010. The data shows no representation for Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native categories for both years. It's noteworthy that the 2010 data showed a small percentage (2.51%) of individuals with the surname Sevits identifying as Hispanic, which wasn't visible in 2000.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.73% | 94.97% | -2.82% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.51% | 0% |
| 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% |