Explore the Family Name Avans
The meaning of Avans
Probably an altered form of Welsh Evans.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Avans in the United States?
The surname Avans, according to the data from the Decennial U.S. Census, has seen a slight rise in popularity between 2000 and 2010. The rank of this surname out of all surnames in the US went from 35,797 in 2000 to 35,447 in 2010, representing an increase of nearly 1%. In terms of count, or the total number of people with this surname, there was a growth of approximately 7.08%, increasing from 593 in 2000 to 635 in 2010. Despite these changes, the proportion of Avans per 100k people remained steady at 0.22 over this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #35,797 | #35,447 | 0.98% |
| Count | 593 | 635 | 7.08% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.22 | 0.22 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Avans
In regards to ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data indicates that the majority of individuals with the surname Avans identify as White, accounting for 76.56% in 2000 and slightly decreasing to 75.28% in 2010. The second largest ethnicity group is Black, with 12.48% in 2000 and falling to 11.65% in 2010. Hispanic identification saw a significant increase of 38.81%, rising from 5.90% in 2000 to 8.19% in 2010. Both Asian/Pacific Islander and Two or more races categories experienced declines, while the American Indian and Alaskan Native category saw a minor growth of 2.37%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 76.56% | 75.28% | -1.67% |
| Black | 12.48% | 11.65% | -6.65% |
| Hispanic | 5.9% | 8.19% | 38.81% |
| Two or More Races | 2.02% | 1.89% | -6.44% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 1.69% | 1.73% | 2.37% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.35% | 1.26% | -6.67% |