Explore the Family Name Bevans
The meaning of Bevans
Welsh (Pembrokeshire): variant of Bevan, with the addition of the regular English patronymic suffix -s.
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How common is the last name Bevans in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Bevans has seen a slight decline in popularity from 2000 to 2010. The rank of the surname fell from 15,117 to 15,625, representing a decrease of 3.36%. However, the overall count of individuals with this surname increased by 4.47% during the same time period, from 1,790 to 1,870. The proportion of this surname per 100,000 people also decreased slightly, from 0.66 to 0.63, marking a decline of 4.55%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #15,117 | #15,625 | -3.36% |
| Count | 1,790 | 1,870 | 4.47% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.66 | 0.63 | -4.55% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Bevans
Regarding ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows interesting shifts in the ethnic identity of individuals with the Bevans surname between 2000 and 2010. There was an increase in the proportions of individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander (31.11%), Hispanic (34.59%), Black (28.26%), and American Indian and Alaskan Native (22.95%). Conversely, there was a decrease in the proportions of individuals identifying as White (-5.28%) and those identifying with two or more races (-34.96%).
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 80.17% | 75.94% | -5.28% |
| Black | 13.13% | 16.84% | 28.26% |
| Hispanic | 3.18% | 4.28% | 34.59% |
| Two or More Races | 2.46% | 1.6% | -34.96% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.61% | 0.75% | 22.95% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.45% | 0.59% | 31.11% |