Explore the Family Name Beaven
The meaning of Beaven
1. Welsh: variant of Bevan. 2. Possibly also English: variant of Beavin.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Beaven in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Beaven experienced a rise in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Beaven was ranked as the 30,412th most common surname, but by 2010 it had risen to the 29,719th position, marking a popularity increase of approximately 2.28%. The actual count of individuals with the Beaven surname also increased during this period, from 725 in 2000 to 792 in 2010, a growth of about 9.24%. Despite the increase in rank and count, the proportion per 100,000 remained constant at 0.27.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #30,412 | #29,719 | 2.28% |
| Count | 725 | 792 | 9.24% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.27 | 0.27 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Beaven
The ethnic identity associated with the Beaven surname also showed some shifts according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. The percentage of Beavens identifying as White decreased slightly, from 88.41% in 2000 to 85.86% in 2010. The percentage of those identifying as Black also dipped slightly, from 6.76% to 6.57%. On the other hand, the proportion identifying as Hispanic saw a substantial increase, moving from 3.45% in 2000 to 5.56% in 2010. The percentage of Beavens identifying with two or more races also rose, from 1.38% in 2000 to 1.77% in 2010. There were no recorded Beavens identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either 2000 or 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 88.41% | 85.86% | -2.88% |
| Black | 6.76% | 6.57% | -2.81% |
| Hispanic | 3.45% | 5.56% | 61.16% |
| Two or More Races | 1.38% | 1.77% | 28.26% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |