Explore the Family Name Sevy
The meaning of Sevy
1. English: variant of Seavy and Sevey, unexplained. 2. French (Sévy): habitational name from a place so named in Yonne.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Sevy in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Sevy indicated a slight decrease in popularity rank from 2000 to 2010, moving from 22,821 to 23,300. However, the count of individuals with this surname increased modestly by 4.29%, growing from 1,048 to 1,093 during the same time period. Despite the increase in count, the proportion per 100K people showed a minor decline of 5.13%, shifting from 0.39 to 0.37.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #22,821 | #23,300 | -2.1% |
| Count | 1,048 | 1,093 | 4.29% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.39 | 0.37 | -5.13% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Sevy
The ethnicity breakdown for the surname Sevy, as revealed by the Decennial U.S. Census, displayed minor shifts between 2000 and 2010. The White demographic made up the majority of individuals with this surname, though saw a small reduction of 0.93%. The Hispanic representation exhibited an increase of 18.53% while those identifying as two or more races also rose significantly by 35.65%. Conversely, the Asian/Pacific Islander group declined by 27.63%. No changes were recorded in the Black, American Indian and Alaskan Native categories.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.75% | 93.87% | -0.93% |
| Hispanic | 2.86% | 3.39% | 18.53% |
| Two or More Races | 1.15% | 1.56% | 35.65% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.76% | 0.55% | -27.63% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |