Explore the Family Name Bivings
The meaning of Bivings
Origin undetermined.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Bivings in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census data on surname popularity, Bivings has seen a slight increase in prevalence from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 66,274th most common, but by 2010, it had risen to 63,373 - a change of 4.38%. The total count of individuals with this surname also increased from 279 to 315 over this period, marking a growth of 12.9%. Furthermore, the proportion per 100k people slightly grew by 10% from 0.1 to 0.11.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #66,274 | #63,373 | 4.38% |
| Count | 279 | 315 | 12.9% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.11 | 10% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Bivings
The Decennial U.S. Census data also provides insights into the ethnic identity associated with the surname Bivings. In 2010, the largest ethnicity groups were Black at 47.30% (a slight increase from 46.24% in 2000) and White at 39.68% (a decrease from 46.59% in 2000). Interestingly, the percentage of individuals identifying as two or more races nearly doubled from 4.30% to 8.25%. Meanwhile, the Hispanic representation also emerged in 2010, accounting for 2.54% of the Bivings population, whereas there was no recorded percentage in 2000. However, there were no individuals of Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnicity recorded under this surname in both census years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 46.24% | 47.3% | 2.29% |
| White | 46.59% | 39.68% | -14.83% |
| Two or More Races | 4.3% | 8.25% | 91.86% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.54% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |