Explore the Family Name Avants
The meaning of Avants
Altered form of English Avant. Compare Avance.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Avants in the United States?
Based on the data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Avants has shown a slight increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 28,489th most popular, but by 2010 it had risen slightly to 28,065th. The count of individuals with the Avants surname increased during this period as well, from 788 in 2000 to 853 in 2010, signifying an 8.25% change. However, the proportion per 100,000 people remained stable at 0.29.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #28,489 | #28,065 | 1.49% |
| Count | 788 | 853 | 8.25% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.29 | 0.29 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Avants
In terms of ethnicity, again referring to the data from the Decennial U.S. Census, there were some notable changes between 2000 and 2010. While the majority of those with the Avants surname identified as White (88.86% in 2010, down from 92.51% in 2000), there were increases in other ethnic groups. The Hispanic population showed the most significant rise, increasing from 1.4% in 2000 to 3.28% in 2010. There was also a small increase among those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, and American Indian and Alaskan Native. Interestingly, in 2010, 1.41% identified as Black, which was not recorded in 2000.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 92.51% | 88.86% | -3.95% |
| Two or More Races | 3.55% | 3.63% | 2.25% |
| Hispanic | 1.4% | 3.28% | 134.29% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 1.14% | 1.64% | 43.86% |
| Black | 0% | 1.41% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 1.17% | 0% |