Explore the Family Name Averett
The meaning of Averett
Altered form of English Everett or Avery.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Averett in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Averett has experienced an increase in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Averett was ranked 10,212th most common surname, but by 2010, it rose to the 9,389th position, marking an 8.06% increase. The count of individuals with this surname also grew during this decade, moving from 2,896 people in 2000 to 3,464 in 2010, a significant 19.61% rise. Consequently, the proportion of individuals named Averett per 100,000 people in the U.S. population increased by 9.35%, from 1.07 to 1.17.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #10,212 | #9,389 | 8.06% |
| Count | 2,896 | 3,464 | 19.61% |
| Proportion per 100k | 1.07 | 1.17 | 9.35% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Averett
In terms of ethnicity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows that between 2000 and 2010, there were shifts in the ethnic identity associated with the surname Averett. While White remained the dominant ethnicity, increasing slightly from 76.28% to 78.49%, Black representation among those named Averett decreased by 12.43%, falling from 20.51% to 17.96%. There was an increase in the percentage of those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and Hispanic, with rises of 38.1% and 23.45%, respectively. However, the percentage of those identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native saw a decrease of 32.69%. The representation of individuals who identify with two or more races increased marginally by 8.65%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 76.28% | 78.49% | 2.9% |
| Black | 20.51% | 17.96% | -12.43% |
| Hispanic | 1.45% | 1.79% | 23.45% |
| Two or More Races | 1.04% | 1.13% | 8.65% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.52% | 0.35% | -32.69% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.21% | 0.29% | 38.1% |