Explore the Family Name Aven
The meaning of Aven
1. English: altered form of Avent. 2. Norwegian: habitational name from a farm named from ave ‘dam, pool, eddy in a river’. 3. East Frisian: patronymic from the Frisian personal name Ave. This surname is very rare in Germany. Some characteristic forenames: Scandinavian Jarl, Lennart.
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How common is the last name Aven in the United States?
According to data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Aven has seen a decline between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Aven ranked 30,682 in popularity and dropped to 34,110 by 2010, showing an 11.17% decrease. The count of individuals with this surname also fell from 717 to 666 during this period, marking a 7.11% reduction. Additionally, the proportion of individuals named Aven per 100k people decreased by 14.81%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #30,682 | #34,110 | -11.17% |
| Count | 717 | 666 | -7.11% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.27 | 0.23 | -14.81% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Aven
Shifting focus to ethnic identity, Decennial U.S. Census data shows variations in the ethnicity associated with the surname Aven over a decade. The proportion of those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander more than doubled, climbing from 1.26% to 2.70%. There was also a moderate increase in Hispanic identifiers, up 37.76% to 1.35%. Conversely, the percentage of individuals identifying as White or from two or more races saw slight decreases, down 1.97% and 6.54% respectively. Notably, no individuals identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.58% | 91.74% | -1.97% |
| Two or More Races | 3.21% | 3% | -6.54% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.26% | 2.7% | 114.29% |
| Hispanic | 0.98% | 1.35% | 37.76% |
| Black | 0.98% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |