Explore the Family Name Beavis
The meaning of Beavis
English (of Norman origin): 1. habitational name from Beauvais (Oise), which takes its name from a Gaulish people known to the Romans as the Bellovaci. 2. nickname from Old French bel, beau ‘fine’ + fils ‘son’. Bel was often used as a term of affection, hence the meaning in many cases is ‘dear son’.
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How common is the last name Beavis in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Beavis saw a decrease between 2000 and 2010. The rank of the surname fell from 73,931 in 2000 to 82,908 in 2010, marking a drop of 12.14 percent. The count of individuals carrying this surname also experienced a decline from 244 in 2000 to 227 in 2010, representing a decrease of approximately 7 percent. The proportion of the Beavis surname per 100,000 people also reduced by 11.11 percent.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #73,931 | #82,908 | -12.14% |
| Count | 244 | 227 | -6.97% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.08 | -11.11% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Beavis
When looking at the ethnic identity associated with the Beavis surname based on the same Decennial U.S. Census data, changes are evident over the decade. In 2000, the majority of those with the surname identified as White (91.39 percent), a figure that slightly decreased to 90.75 percent by 2010. The Hispanic ethnicity representation also saw a significant drop from 3.69 percent to 2.20 percent. Interestingly, there was an emergence of Asian/Pacific Islander identification within the Beavis surname bearers, increasing to 2.64 percent in 2010 from no recorded percentage in 2000. Meanwhile, Black identification disappeared completely in 2010 after being represented at 2.87 percent in 2000. There were no recorded changes for Two or more races, and American Indian and Alaskan Native categories.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 91.39% | 90.75% | -0.7% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 2.64% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 3.69% | 2.2% | -40.38% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 2.87% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |