Explore the Family Name Evan
The meaning of Evan
Welsh (southern): from the personal name Evan, itself from Ieuan, a Welsh derivative of Latin Johannes (English John). See Evans.
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How common is the last name Evan in the United States?
Based on the data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Evan has seen a slight decline between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Evan ranked 13,855 in popularity; by 2010, it had dropped to 14,706, marking a decrease of 6.14%. However, the actual count of people with the surname increased slightly from 2,000 in 2000 to 2,021 in 2010, showing a growth of 1.05%. The proportion of people named Evan per 100,000 also decreased from 0.74 in 2000 to 0.69 in 2010, a negative change of 6.76%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #13,855 | #14,706 | -6.14% |
| Count | 2,000 | 2,021 | 1.05% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.74 | 0.69 | -6.76% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Evan
The ethnicity breakdown for the surname Evan, according to the Decennial U.S. Census, has also experienced changes from 2000 to 2010. The percentage of individuals with Asian/Pacific Islander ethnic identity significantly increased by 191.25%, from 0.80% to 2.33%. Those identifying as two or more races saw a rise of 23.03%, from 1.65% to 2.03%. Those with White ethnicity decreased slightly from 59.65% to 55.86%, a negative change of 6.35%. Hispanic representation increased by 20.13%, while Black ethnicity representation dropped by 22.07%. The American Indian and Alaskan Native group saw a substantial increase of 36.76%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 59.65% | 55.86% | -6.35% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 12.05% | 16.48% | 36.76% |
| Black | 18.35% | 14.3% | -22.07% |
| Hispanic | 7.5% | 9.01% | 20.13% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.8% | 2.33% | 191.25% |
| Two or More Races | 1.65% | 2.03% | 23.03% |