Explore the Family Name Stavis
The meaning of Stavis
Altered form of Jewish (from Ukraine) Stavish. Some characteristic forenames: Jewish Hillel.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Stavis in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Stavis has seen a decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. The rank of the surname dropped from 67,113 to 79,075, indicating a decline of approximately 17.82%. Similarly, the count of individuals with this surname decreased by about 12.36%, from 275 in 2000 to 241 in 2010. The proportion of the surname Stavis per 100k people also reduced by 20% during this time period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #67,113 | #79,075 | -17.82% |
| Count | 275 | 241 | -12.36% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.08 | -20% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Stavis
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Stavis has also seen some changes from 2000 to 2010 according to the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, approximately 77.82% of individuals with the surname identified as White, decreasing slightly to 77.59% in 2010. There was a notable decrease in individuals identifying as Black, dropping from 18.18% to 14.11%. The Hispanic representation increased slightly from 2.18% to 2.49%. Interestingly, during this decade, there appeared a new category of individuals who identified with two or more races, making up 3.32% of the Stavis population in 2010. There were no individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 77.82% | 77.59% | -0.3% |
| Black | 18.18% | 14.11% | -22.39% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 3.32% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 2.18% | 2.49% | 14.22% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |