Explore the Family Name Avison
The meaning of Avison
English (Yorkshire): metronymic from the Middle English female personal name Avice (see Avis).
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How common is the last name Avison in the United States?
The surname Avison ranked 124,109th in popularity in the year 2000 and slipped to the 126,765th position by 2010, according to data from the Decennial U.S. Census. This represents a -2.14% change in ranking over the decade. However, the number of individuals with this surname actually grew from 128 to 135 during this period, an increase of 5.47%. The proportion of people named Avison per 100k remained constant at 0.05.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #124,109 | #126,765 | -2.14% |
| Count | 128 | 135 | 5.47% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.05 | 0.05 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Avison
In terms of ethnic identity, the majority of individuals with the surname Avison identified as White, accounting for 92.97% in 2000 and 91.11% in 2010, based on the Decennial U.S. Census. There was a slight decline of 2% in this group over the decade. Interestingly, there were no recorded individuals of Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native backgrounds bearing this surname in either year. However, the category of "Two or more races" appeared in 2010, accounting for 4.44% of the Avisons.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 92.97% | 91.11% | -2% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 4.44% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |