Explore the Family Name Eavenson
The meaning of Eavenson
1. Altered form of English Evanson 1. 2. In some cases also an Americanized form of a Norwegian surname, most probably Evensen. Compare Evanson 2.
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How common is the last name Eavenson in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Eavenson saw a slight shift in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Eavenson ranked 35,288 in terms of commonality, but by 2010 it had dropped slightly to rank 36,154. Despite this minor decrease in rank, the actual count of individuals with the Eavenson last name increased from 604 to 620 during this time period, marking a growth rate of 2.65%. However, when looking at the proportion per 100,000 people, there was a slight decline from 0.22 to 0.21.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #35,288 | #36,154 | -2.45% |
| Count | 604 | 620 | 2.65% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.22 | 0.21 | -4.55% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Eavenson
The data from the Decennial U.S. Census also shows changes in the ethnic identity associated with the Eavenson surname from 2000 to 2010. The most significant change was observed in the Hispanic category, which saw an increase from 0.83% to 1.29%, indicating a growth rate of 55.42%. Meanwhile, the percentage of individuals identifying as White decreased by 2.09%, dropping from 98.18% to 96.13%. In 2010, some Eavensons also began identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and those of two or more races, although these categories did not register in the 2000 census. Black and American Indian and Alaskan Native categories remained at zero in both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.18% | 96.13% | -2.09% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 1.29% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0.83% | 1.29% | 55.42% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0.97% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |