Explore the Family Name Bavis
The meaning of Bavis
English (of Norman origin): probably a variant of Bevis. This form is now rare in Britain.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Bavis in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Bavis has seen minimal fluctuation between 2000 and 2010. The name's rank dropped slightly from 71,143 in 2000 to 72,771 in 2010, representing a change of -2.29. Despite this drop in rank, the number of people bearing the surname increased by 4.3 percent during the same period, growing from 256 to 267 individuals. The proportion of people with the surname Bavis per 100,000 remained constant at 0.09.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #71,143 | #72,771 | -2.29% |
| Count | 256 | 267 | 4.3% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.09 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Bavis
Regarding the ethnic identity of those with the surname Bavis, data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows that most identify as White. In 2000, approximately 87.89 percent identified as such, a figure which slightly decreased to 86.89 percent by 2010. The second most common ethnicity for this surname is Black, with 10.16 percent identifying as such in 2000 and 9.74 percent in 2010. The percentage identifying as Hispanic also experienced a minor decrease from 1.95 percent to 1.87 percent over the decade. No people with the surname Bavis identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 87.89% | 86.89% | -1.14% |
| Black | 10.16% | 9.74% | -4.13% |
| Hispanic | 1.95% | 1.87% | -4.1% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |