2010
#133,048
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 127
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Pevia
A Spanish or Italian surname meaning "village" or "settlement".
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 123 Americans carry the last name Pevia. That puts it at #151,639 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,786,621 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Pevia 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
123
1 in 2,786,621
Census rank
#151,639
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
107
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 107 bearers of the surname Pevia in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 151639th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Pevia, the largest self-reported group is American Indian/Alaska Native at 45.8%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (33.6%) and White (14.0%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Pevia
The surname "PEVIA" is believed to have originated in the Basque region of northern Spain and southwestern France. It likely emerged sometime during the Middle Ages, perhaps as early as the 11th century. The name may be derived from the Basque words "pe" meaning rock or stone, and "via" meaning path or way, suggesting a possible connection to a rocky path or road.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname "PEVIA" can be found in a 13th-century document from the town of Sare in the Basque region of France. This document mentions a landowner named Juan Pevia who owned a vineyard and several acres of farmland near the village.
In the 15th century, there are records of a Pedro Pevia who was a merchant and trader in the Spanish city of Bilbao. He is believed to have been involved in the export of Basque wool and iron to other parts of Europe.
During the 16th century, the name appears in several church records from the town of Bera in the Basque region of Spain. One notable individual was María Pevia, born in 1543, who was a respected midwife and healer in the community.
In the 18th century, a man named Andrés Pevia (1701-1784) from the town of Lesaka in Spain gained some prominence as a skilled stonemason and architect. He was responsible for the construction of several churches and public buildings in the Basque region.
Another notable figure was José Pevia (1825-1899), a Basque explorer and naturalist who traveled extensively throughout South America. He made significant contributions to the study of plant and animal life in the Amazon rainforest and published several books on his findings.
While the surname "PEVIA" is not as common as some others, it has a rich history and connection to the Basque culture and heritage. Its origins can be traced back to medieval times, and it has been carried by individuals from various walks of life, including landowners, merchants, artisans, and scholars.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Pevia
Among Census respondents with the surname Pevia, the largest self-reported group is American Indian/Alaska Native at 45.8%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (33.6%) and White (14.0%).
The bar chart below shows how Pevia 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 Pevia surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- American Indian and Alaska Native45.8% · 49
- Hispanic or Latino33.6% · 36
- White14.0% · 15
- Two or more races3.7% · 4
- Asian and Pacific Islander2.8% · 3
Timeline
Historical Census data for Pevia
Pevia appears in 2 published Census surname files: 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2020
#151,639
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 107
-20 bearers (-15.7%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 18,591 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | #133,048 | 127 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2020 | #151,639 | 107 | 0.04 | -20 bearers (-15.7%) | Down 18,591 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 Pevia 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 | #133,048 | #151,639 | -14.0% |
| Count | 127 | 107 | -15.7% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | -10.5% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Pevia bearers went from 127 to 107 (-15.7% change). The surname moved down 18,591 positions in the national ranking, going from #133,048 to #151,639.
FAQ
Pevia surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Pevia?
Name Census estimates that about 123 living Americans carry the surname Pevia. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,786,621 residents.
How common is Pevia?
Pevia ranks #151,639 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.04 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 107 people with the surname Pevia. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (123), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.04 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.04 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 Pevia.
Has Pevia become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Pevia went from 127 recorded bearers to 107. That is a decrease of 20 (-15.7%). In the national ranking it fell from #133,048 to #151,639.
What does the Census say about the background of Pevia?
Among Census respondents with the surname Pevia, the largest self-reported group is American Indian/Alaska Native at 45.8%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (33.6%) and White (14.0%). 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?
American Indian/Alaska Native is the largest self-reported group for the surname Pevia in the 2020 Census, accounting for 45.8% (49 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Pevia appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are American Indian/Alaska Native (45.8%), Hispanic (33.6%), White (14.0%). 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 Pevia (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 Pevia mean?
A Spanish or Italian surname meaning "village" or "settlement". 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 Pevia (0.04 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 Pevia?
If you just want to know how common the surname Pevia is, HowManyOfMe.org gives you the headline number in one glance.