Find out how popular the last name Sevy is in the United States and learn more about the meaning, history, and race and ethnic origin of people in America who are named Sevy.

Sevy, like all of the last names we have data for, is identified by the U.S. Census Bureau as a surname which has more than 100 occurrences in the United States in the Decennial Census survey. The most recent statistics we have for the Sevy surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Sevy in America

Sevy is the 23300th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Sevy surname appeared 1,093 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 people would have the surname Sevy.

We can also compare 2010 data for Sevy to data from the previous census in 2000. The table below contains all of the statistics for both years in a side-by-side comparison.

The history of the last name Sevy

The surname SEVY is of French origin, with its roots traced back to the medieval period around the 12th century. It is believed to have originated in the northern regions of France, particularly in Normandy and Brittany. The name is thought to be derived from the Old French word "sévier," which means to reign or to dominate.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname SEVY can be found in the Cartulaire de Redon, a historical manuscript from the 11th century that documented land transactions and legal proceedings in the region of Brittany. The name appears in various spellings, such as "Sevius" and "Sevier," reflecting the phonetic variations common in that era.

In the 13th century, records from the Duchy of Normandy mention a knight named Raoul SEVY, who served under the Count of Anjou during the Angevin Wars. This historical reference suggests that the name was associated with nobility and military service during that time.

The SEVY surname also has connections to certain place names in France. For instance, the village of Sévignac in the department of Côtes-d'Armor, Brittany, is believed to be derived from the same root as the surname, indicating a potential link between the name and a specific geographic location.

Notable individuals bearing the SEVY surname include:

1. Jean SEVY (c. 1450 - 1510), a French diplomat and adviser to King Louis XII, who played a crucial role in negotiating the Treaty of Blois in 1504.
2. Guillaume SEVY (c. 1530 - 1598), a French Protestant reformer and theologian who participated in the Colloquy of Poissy in 1561, a religious conference aimed at resolving tensions between Catholics and Protestants.
3. Marie SEVY (c. 1620 - 1684), a French noblewoman and philanthropist, known for her charitable work in supporting orphanages and hospitals in Paris.
4. Pierre SEVY (c. 1680 - 1745), a French explorer and cartographer who accompanied the La Vérendrye brothers on their expeditions in North America, contributing to the mapping of the western territories.
5. Émilie SEVY (1803 - 1879), a French writer and journalist who advocated for women's rights and education during the 19th century, publishing several influential works on these topics.

While the surname SEVY has its origins in France, it has since spread to other parts of the world through migration and intermarriage, with descendants bearing the name found in various countries today.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Sevy

We also have some data on the ancestry of people with the surname Sevy.

The below race categories are the modified race categories used in the Census Bureau's population estimates program. All people were categorized into six mutually exclusive racial and Hispanic origin groups:

1. White only
2. Black only
3. American Indian and Alaskan Native only
4. Asian and Pacific Islander only
5. Hispanic
6. Two or More Races

For the most recent 2010 census data, the race/ethnic origin breakdown for Sevy was:

Note: Any fields showing (S) means the data was suppressed for privacy so that the data does not in any way identify any specific individuals.

Since we have data from the previous census in 2000, we can also compare the values to see how the popularity of Sevy has changed in the 10 years between the two census surveys.

Data source

The last name data and ethnic breakdown of last names is sourced directly from the Decennial Census survey, conducted every 10 years by the United States Census Bureau.

The history and meaning of the name Sevy was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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