Explore the Family Name Averette
The meaning of Averette
Variant of Averett, a surname of English origin.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Averette in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Averette has seen a slight decrease in popularity over a decade. In 2000, Averette held the rank of 20,219 and slightly dropped to 20,937 in 2010, marking a change of -3.55%. The count of individuals with this surname increased from 1,225 in 2000 to 1,258 in 2010, which is a 2.69% increase. However, the proportion per 100k people decreased by 4.44%, indicating that while the number of people with the Averette surname increased, it did not keep pace with the population growth.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #20,219 | #20,937 | -3.55% |
| Count | 1,225 | 1,258 | 2.69% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.45 | 0.43 | -4.44% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Averette
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals some shifts between 2000 and 2010. While there were no reported Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native bearers of the surname, the percentage of those identifying as two or more races nearly doubled from 0.73% to 1.35%. The proportion of white people with the surname decreased from 74.94% to 68.28%, a change of -8.89%. Interestingly, both Hispanic and Black populations saw increases, with Hispanics increasing dramatically from 0.41% to 1.67%, a 307.32% change, and Blacks from 23.27% to 28.06%, a 20.58% increase.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 74.94% | 68.28% | -8.89% |
| Black | 23.27% | 28.06% | 20.58% |
| Hispanic | 0.41% | 1.67% | 307.32% |
| Two or More Races | 0.73% | 1.35% | 84.93% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |