Explore the Family Name Tavis
The meaning of Tavis
Americanized form of German Tewes.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Tavis in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Tavis saw a minor decrease in its popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 41,522nd most popular surname, but by 2010, it had slipped to 42,858th - a drop of 3.22%. Despite the lower ranking, the actual count of people with this surname slightly increased from 494 to 505 during this period, representing a growth of 2.23%. However, when viewed as a proportion per 100k individuals, there was a slight decline of 5.56% over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #41,522 | #42,858 | -3.22% |
| Count | 494 | 505 | 2.23% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.18 | 0.17 | -5.56% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Tavis
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals some shifts among those bearing the surname Tavis. The largest group identified as White, with its percentage increasing from 88.26% in 2000 to 90.69% in 2010. Meanwhile, the percentage of individuals identifying as Hispanic and Black declined by 45.60% and 41.30%, respectively. The proportion of individuals identifying with two or more races also slightly decreased from 2.23% to 2.18%. No individuals with the surname Tavis identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 88.26% | 90.69% | 2.75% |
| Black | 5.06% | 2.97% | -41.3% |
| Two or More Races | 2.23% | 2.18% | -2.24% |
| Hispanic | 3.64% | 1.98% | -45.6% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |