Explore the Family Name Eva
The meaning of Eva
Spanish, Portuguese, and also English (Cornwall): from the Latin female personal name Eva (see Eve).
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Eva in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Eva saw a slight decrease in rank from 32,380 in 2000 to 32,632 in 2010, representing a change of -0.78. However, the quantity of individuals carrying the surname increased by 5.07 percent during the same period, growing from 670 to 704. The proportion per 100,000 people also experienced a marginal decline of 4.0 percent, moving from 0.25 in 2000 to 0.24 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #32,380 | #32,632 | -0.78% |
| Count | 670 | 704 | 5.07% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.25 | 0.24 | -4% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Eva
As for the ethnicity associated with the surname Eva, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows minor changes between 2000 and 2010. The number of individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander decreased by 2.67 percent, while those identifying as White dropped by 2.16 percent. The Hispanic population with this surname saw an increase of 9.65 percent. Interestingly, there was a significant drop in the percentage of individuals identifying themselves as part of two or more ethnicities, going from 1.34 in 2000 to 0 in 2010. Similarly, the proportion of the Black population decreased slightly by 2.89 percent. The count of American Indian and Alaskan Native remained constant at zero throughout these years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 69.1% | 67.61% | -2.16% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 13.13% | 12.78% | -2.67% |
| Hispanic | 8.81% | 9.66% | 9.65% |
| Black | 7.61% | 7.39% | -2.89% |
| Two or More Races | 1.34% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |