Explore the Family Name Bevens
The meaning of Bevens
Welsh: variant of Bevans.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Bevens in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Bevens has experienced a downward trend between 2000 and 2010. The rank of the surname moved from 40,987 in 2000 to 48,256 in 2010, indicating a drop of 17.73%. Additionally, the count of individuals with this surname decreased from 502 to 438 during this time period, a change of -12.75%. The proportion of people with the Bevens surname per 100k also fell by -21.05% over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #40,987 | #48,256 | -17.73% |
| Count | 502 | 438 | -12.75% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.19 | 0.15 | -21.05% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Bevens
Regarding ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data showcases some shifts for the Bevens surname between 2000 and 2010. The percentage of white individuals bearing the surname slightly declined by 0.66%, moving from 88.25% to 87.67%. At the same time, the Hispanic representation in the Bevens surname increased significantly by 166.67%, shifting from 1.20% to 3.20%. However, the percentage of Black individuals with this surname saw a decrease of 35.48% during the same period. There were no recorded instances of Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native identities associated with the Bevens surname in 2000, but by 2010, 2.28% of individuals with the surname identified as American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 88.25% | 87.67% | -0.66% |
| Black | 6.37% | 4.11% | -35.48% |
| Hispanic | 1.2% | 3.2% | 166.67% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 2.28% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 2.59% | 0% | 0% |