Explore the Family Name Bevard

The meaning of Bevard

Irish: variant of Bovard.

Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.

How common is the last name Bevard in the United States?

Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Bevard has seen a decline between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Bevard was ranked at 26,361 in terms of commonality among surnames. However, by 2010, the rank had dropped to 28,746, marking a decrease of 9.05%. The total count of individuals with the Bevard surname also decreased from 871 in 2000 to 828 in 2010, reflecting a decrease of 4.94%. The proportion of people with this surname per 100,000 also saw a decrease of 12.5% over the same time frame.

20002010Change
Rank#26,361#28,746-9.05%
Count871828-4.94%
Proportion per 100k0.320.28-12.5%

Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Bevard

When it comes to ethnic identity associated with the Bevard surname, the Decennial U.S. Census provides us with valuable insights. According to the data, the majority of individuals identified as white, with a slight decrease from 88.98% in 2000 to 88.77% in 2010. The percentage of those identifying as Black also saw a minor drop from 6.89% to 6.76%. On the other hand, the proportions of those associating themselves with Hispanic ethnicity and American Indian and Alaskan Native origins increased by 51.25% and 17.48%, respectively. There was a slight increase in the Asian/Pacific Islander representation from 0.57% to 0.60%, while those claiming two or more races decreased by 15.70%.

20002010Change
White88.98%88.77%-0.24%
Black6.89%6.76%-1.89%
Two or More Races1.72%1.45%-15.7%
Hispanic0.8%1.21%51.25%
American Indian and Alaskan Native1.03%1.21%17.48%
Asian/Pacific Islander0.57%0.6%5.26%