Explore the Family Name Averitte
The meaning of Averitte
Variant of Averitt, a surname of English origin (see Averett).
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Averitte in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the Averitte surname has seen a modest increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the name was ranked 59,293rd most popular, but by 2010 it had slightly improved to the 58,182nd position, representing a change of approximately 1.87%. The count of people bearing this surname also increased from 319 to 349 during this period, which is a growth rate of about 9.4%. However, the proportion of people with the Averitte surname per 100k remained consistent at 0.12 in both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #59,293 | #58,182 | 1.87% |
| Count | 319 | 349 | 9.4% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.12 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Averitte
Regarding ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that in 2010, the majority of those with the Averitte surname identified as White (51.29%), followed closely by Black (45.85%). This represented a slight shift from 2000 when the percentages were 49.53% and 47.02%, respectively. During this period, there was also a small emergence of those identifying as two or more races, accounting for 1.43% in 2010, compared to zero in 2000. There were no individuals with the Averitte surname who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 49.53% | 51.29% | 3.55% |
| Black | 47.02% | 45.85% | -2.49% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.43% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |