2000
#141,788
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 108
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Havili
A surname possibly derived from a location name or related to occupations involving gardens or fields.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 225 Americans carry the last name Havili. That puts it at #98,894 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.07 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 1,523,353 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Havili surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
Bearers in the US
225
1 in 1,523,353
Census rank
#98,894
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.1
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
196
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 196 bearers of the surname Havili in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.07 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 98894th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Havili, the largest self-reported group is Asian/Pacific Islander at 74.5%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (13.3%) and White (8.7%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Havili
The surname HAVILI is believed to have originated in Italy, specifically in the region of Tuscany. It is thought to have emerged during the medieval period, around the 12th or 13th century. The name HAVILI is derived from the Italian word "avile," which means "village" or "hamlet." This suggests that the name may have been initially used to refer to individuals who resided in or were associated with a particular village or small town.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name HAVILI can be found in a document from the Tuscan town of Siena, dated 1287. This document mentions a person named Giovanni HAVILI, who was a landowner and farmer. Another early reference to the name appears in a manuscript from the city of Florence, dated 1312, which lists a merchant named Niccolò HAVILI as a member of the local guild.
During the Renaissance period, the HAVILI surname gained prominence in the region of Tuscany. In the 15th century, a notable figure named Filippo HAVILI was a respected artist and sculptor based in Florence. His works adorned several churches and public buildings in the city, and he was celebrated for his intricate carvings and sculptures.
In the 16th century, a branch of the HAVILI family settled in the town of Cortona, located in the province of Arezzo. One of the most prominent members of this branch was Giacomo HAVILI, born in 1547, who served as the mayor of Cortona for several terms and was involved in the town's governance and administration.
Another noteworthy individual with the HAVILI surname was Lorenzo HAVILI, a 17th-century scholar and author from Siena. He wrote extensively on topics ranging from history and philosophy to literature and the arts. His most famous work, "Trattato sulla Storia di Siena," published in 1671, is considered a seminal text on the history and culture of his hometown.
In the 18th century, the HAVILI name appeared in records from the city of Lucca, where a family of bankers and merchants bearing this surname had established themselves. One member of this family, Giulio HAVILI, born in 1725, was a successful businessman and philanthropist who donated funds for the construction of a hospital and a school in Lucca.
Throughout its history, the HAVILI surname has been associated with various places and locations in Tuscany, such as the towns of Siena, Florence, Cortona, and Lucca. While the spelling has remained relatively consistent over the centuries, some variations, such as "Havili" or "Havilii," have also been documented in various records and documents.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Havili
Among Census respondents with the surname Havili, the largest self-reported group is Asian/Pacific Islander at 74.5%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (13.3%) and White (8.7%).
The bar chart below shows how Havili bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Havili surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- Asian and Pacific Islander74.5% · 146
- Two or more races13.3% · 26
- White8.7% · 17
- Hispanic or Latino3.1% · 6
- American Indian and Alaska Native0.5% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Havili
Havili appears in 3 published Census surname files: 2000, 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2010
#123,064
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 140
+32 bearers (+29.6%)
Per 100,000 0.05
Rank movement Up 18,724 places
2020
#98,894
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 196
+56 bearers (+40.0%)
Per 100,000 0.07
Rank movement Up 24,170 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #141,788 | 108 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #123,064 | 140 | 0.05 | +32 bearers (+29.6%) | Up 18,724 places |
| 2020 | #98,894 | 196 | 0.07 | +56 bearers (+40.0%) | Up 24,170 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Havili surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #123,064 | #98,894 | 19.6% |
| Count | 140 | 196 | 40.0% |
| Per 100K | 0.05 | 0.07 | 31.1% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Havili bearers went from 140 to 196 (+40.0% change). The surname moved up 24,170 positions in the national ranking, going from #123,064 to #98,894.
FAQ
Havili surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Havili?
Name Census estimates that about 225 living Americans carry the surname Havili. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 1,523,353 residents.
How common is Havili?
Havili ranks #98,894 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.07 per 100,000 residents, which is about 0 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 196 people with the surname Havili. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (225), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.07 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.07 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 0 of them to have the surname Havili.
Has Havili become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Havili went from 140 recorded bearers to 196. That is an increase of 56 (+40.0%). In the national ranking it rose from #123,064 to #98,894.
What does the Census say about the background of Havili?
Among Census respondents with the surname Havili, the largest self-reported group is Asian/Pacific Islander at 74.5%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (13.3%) and White (8.7%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
Asian/Pacific Islander is the largest self-reported group for the surname Havili in the 2020 Census, accounting for 74.5% (146 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Havili appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are Asian/Pacific Islander (74.5%), Two or More Races (13.3%), White (8.7%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Havili (2000, 2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Havili mean?
A surname possibly derived from a location name or related to occupations involving gardens or fields. The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Havili (0.07 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How many people have the last name Havili?
Want to know how many people are called Havili? HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, puts the living-bearer count front and centre.