Explore the Family Name Avins
The meaning of Avins
English: metronymic from the Middle English female personal name Avine, which is probably a pet form of Avis.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Avins in the United States?
The Avins surname was ranked 84,310 in popularity based on the 2000 Decennial U.S. Census and fell to rank 123,796 in the 2010 census, indicating a decrease of 46.83%. The actual count of people with this surname also decreased from 207 in 2000 to 139 in 2010, reflecting a decline of 32.85%. When considered as a proportion per 100,000 people, there was a drop of 37.5%, from 0.08 in 2000 to 0.05 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #84,310 | #123,796 | -46.83% |
| Count | 207 | 139 | -32.85% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.08 | 0.05 | -37.5% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Avins
In terms of ethnic identity, data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows that there were no recorded individuals with the Avins surname identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, two or more races, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either 2000 or 2010. However, those who identified as White comprised 97.58% of individuals with this surname in 2000, increasing slightly to 97.84% in 2010. This represents a small growth of 0.27% over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.58% | 97.84% | 0.27% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |