Explore the Family Name Biven
The meaning of Biven
Welsh: variant of Bevan. This surname is now rare in Britain. Some characteristic forenames: Welsh Llewellyn.
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How common is the last name Biven in the United States?
The surname Biven witnessed a decline in popularity over the course of a decade based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census. In the year 2000, it ranked 43,232 in popularity and fell to 48,800 by 2010, marking a shift of -12.88%. Additionally, the count decreased from 471 in 2000 to 432 in 2010, which signifies an -8.28% change. The proportion of individuals with the surname per 100,000 people also saw a drop from 0.17 to 0.15 (-11.76%).
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #43,232 | #48,800 | -12.88% |
| Count | 471 | 432 | -8.28% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.17 | 0.15 | -11.76% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Biven
The ethnic identity associated with the surname has seen some shifts during the same period, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. The percentage of individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander dropped from 4.03% to 2.31%, a change of -42.68%. Conversely, those identifying with two or more races increased from 4.25% to 6.02%, up by 41.65%. White individuals remained the majority ethnicity associated with the Biven surname, seeing a slight increase from 78.34% to 78.94%. The census began recording Hispanic identifiers in 2010, noting 1.85% for that year, while the Black population slightly declined from 11.68% to 10.88%. There were no changes recorded for American Indian and Alaskan Native identities.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 78.34% | 78.94% | 0.77% |
| Black | 11.68% | 10.88% | -6.85% |
| Two or More Races | 4.25% | 6.02% | 41.65% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 4.03% | 2.31% | -42.68% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.85% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |