Explore the Family Name Bevil
The meaning of Bevil
English (Devon): variant of Bevill. This surname is now rare in Britain.
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How common is the last name Bevil in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname 'Bevil' has seen a decline in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 33,782nd in terms of popularity, but fell to 39,717th by 2010, marking a 17.57% drop. The count of people with this surname also decreased from 636 in 2000 to 553 in 2010, a 13.05% reduction. The proportion of the U.S. population with this surname per 100,000 individuals declined by 20.83% over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #33,782 | #39,717 | -17.57% |
| Count | 636 | 553 | -13.05% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.24 | 0.19 | -20.83% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Bevil
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals changes in the ethnic identity of those with the surname 'Bevil'. While the percentage of Bevils with Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native identities stayed at zero in both 2000 and 2010, there were increases in some others. The proportion identifying as two or more races increased by 24.34%, while those identifying as Hispanic grew by 14.81%. There was also an increase among those identifying as Black, moving from 12.11% to 14.10%. Conversely, the percentage of Bevils identifying as White saw a decrease of 4.37% during this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 83.02% | 79.39% | -4.37% |
| Black | 12.11% | 14.1% | 16.43% |
| Two or More Races | 1.89% | 2.35% | 24.34% |
| Hispanic | 1.89% | 2.17% | 14.81% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |