Explore the Family Name Spiva
The meaning of Spiva
Altered form of English Spivey.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Spiva in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Spiva saw a rise in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In the year 2000, Spiva was ranked as the 18,526th most popular surname and by the 2010 census, it had risen to the 16,376th position. This is an increase of 11.61%. The number of occurrences of this surname also rose from 1,374 to 1,758 during this period, marking a significant increase of 27.95%. The proportion per 100k also increased by 17.65% over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #18,526 | #16,376 | 11.61% |
| Count | 1,374 | 1,758 | 27.95% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.51 | 0.6 | 17.65% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Spiva
The Decennial U.S. Census data also provides insights into the ethnic identity associated with the surname Spiva. In 2000, the majority of individuals with the Spiva surname identified as White (74.45%), followed by Hispanic (11.94%) and Black (10.04%). By the 2010 census, there was a significant increase in those identifying as Hispanic (26.62%), a 122.95% change from the previous decade, but a decrease among those identifying as White and Black. The proportion identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native saw a 54.55% increase, while Asian/Pacific Islander representation decreased by 36.99%. The proportion of individuals with the Spiva surname who identify with two or more ethnicities slightly increased from 2.18% to 2.33% over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 74.45% | 60.69% | -18.48% |
| Hispanic | 11.94% | 26.62% | 122.95% |
| Black | 10.04% | 8.87% | -11.65% |
| Two or More Races | 2.18% | 2.33% | 6.88% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.66% | 1.02% | 54.55% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.73% | 0.46% | -36.99% |