2000
#7,233
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 4,255
First available Census row
Per 100,000 1.58
Rare Last name
Ivie
Derived from the French name Yves, meaning "yew wood," likely referring to someone who lived near yew trees.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 4,837 Americans carry the last name Ivie. That puts it at #7,588 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 1.41 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 70,861 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Ivie 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
4.8K
1 in 70,861
Census rank
#7,588
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
1.4
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
4.2K
rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 4,218 bearers of the surname Ivie in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 1.41 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 7588th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Ivie, the largest self-reported group is White at 86.3%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (4.0%) and Two or More Races (4.0%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Ivie
The surname Ivie originated in Scotland, with its roots dating back to the 12th century. It is derived from the Gaelic name "Iomhar," which means "mariner" or "seaman." The name was prevalent in coastal regions of Scotland, particularly in the Highlands and Islands, where seafaring was a common occupation.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the Ragman Rolls of 1296, a historical document that recorded the names of Scottish nobles who swore allegiance to King Edward I of England. In this record, the name appears as "Ive" or "Ive de Insulis," which translates to "Ive of the Isles."
The Ivie surname also has connections to place names in Scotland. For instance, the village of Aviemore, located in the Cairngorms National Park, is believed to have derived its name from the Gaelic term "An Aithmhor," meaning "the great river." It is possible that the Ivie surname has its roots in this area.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the Ivie surname. One of the earliest recorded figures was John Ivie, a Scottish churchman who lived in the 15th century and served as the Abbot of Inchcolm Abbey in Fife from 1451 to 1465.
In the 16th century, Robert Ivie, born around 1520, was a Scottish merchant and burgess (a citizen with certain rights and privileges) of Edinburgh. He was involved in the thriving trade between Scotland and the Low Countries.
Moving forward to the 17th century, James Ivie (1618-1672) was a Scottish Covenanter, a member of the Protestant movement that sought to uphold the Presbyterian Church of Scotland against the interference of the British Crown.
In the 18th century, John Ivie (1725-1790) was a prominent Scottish architect who designed several notable buildings in Edinburgh, including the Assembly Rooms on George Street and the Old College of the University of Edinburgh.
Lastly, in the 19th century, William Ivie (1845-1918) was a Scottish-born Canadian politician who served as a member of the Legislative Assembly of Manitoba and later as a member of the Canadian House of Commons.
These are just a few examples of notable individuals who carried the Ivie surname throughout history, highlighting its Scottish roots and the diverse contributions made by those who bore this name.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Ivie
Among Census respondents with the surname Ivie, the largest self-reported group is White at 86.3%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (4.0%) and Two or More Races (4.0%).
The bar chart below shows how Ivie 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 Ivie surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White86.3% · 3,642
- Hispanic or Latino4.0% · 167
- Two or more races4.0% · 167
- Black or African American3.9% · 166
- American Indian and Alaska Native0.9% · 39
- Asian and Pacific Islander0.9% · 37
Timeline
Historical Census data for Ivie
Ivie 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
#7,536
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 4,411
+156 bearers (+3.7%)
Per 100,000 1.50
Rank movement Down 303 places
2020
#7,588
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 4,218
-193 bearers (-4.4%)
Per 100,000 1.41
Rank movement Down 52 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #7,233 | 4,255 | 1.58 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #7,536 | 4,411 | 1.50 | +156 bearers (+3.7%) | Down 303 places |
| 2020 | #7,588 | 4,218 | 1.41 | -193 bearers (-4.4%) | Down 52 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 Ivie 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 | #7,536 | #7,588 | -0.7% |
| Count | 4,411 | 4,218 | -4.4% |
| Per 100K | 1.50 | 1.41 | -5.9% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Ivie bearers went from 4,411 to 4,218 (-4.4% change). The surname moved down 52 positions in the national ranking, going from #7,536 to #7,588.
FAQ
Ivie surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Ivie?
Name Census estimates that about 4,837 living Americans carry the surname Ivie. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 70,861 residents.
How common is Ivie?
Ivie ranks #7,588 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 1.41 per 100,000 residents, which is about 1 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 4,218 people with the surname Ivie. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (4,837), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 1.41 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 1.41 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 1 of them to have the surname Ivie.
Has Ivie become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Ivie went from 4,411 recorded bearers to 4,218. That is a decrease of 193 (-4.4%). In the national ranking it fell from #7,536 to #7,588.
What does the Census say about the background of Ivie?
Among Census respondents with the surname Ivie, the largest self-reported group is White at 86.3%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (4.0%) and Two or More Races (4.0%). 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?
White is the largest self-reported group for the surname Ivie in the 2020 Census, accounting for 86.3% (3,642 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Ivie appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (86.3%), Hispanic (4.0%), Two or More Races (4.0%). 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 Ivie (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 Ivie mean?
Derived from the French name Yves, meaning "yew wood," likely referring to someone who lived near yew trees. 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 Ivie (1.41 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 Ivie?
You can see how many Americans have the surname Ivie on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — same data roots, lighter UI.