Explore the Family Name Eve
The meaning of Eve
English (Essex) and Dutch: from the Middle English personal name Eve (from Latin Eva), of Biblical Hebrew origin (meaning ‘life’). According to the Book of Genesis, this was the name of the first woman, and in some cases the name may have been acquired by someone (invariably a man) who had played the part in a drama dealing with the Creation.
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How common is the last name Eve in the United States?
The popularity of the surname "Eve" has increased between 2000 and 2010, according to data from the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, the surname was ranked 28,648 in terms of popularity, but by 2010, it had risen to 25,833 - an increase of 9.83%. The number of individuals with this surname also grew during this period. There were approximately 783 individuals named Eve in 2000 and this figure climbed to 953 by 2010, implying a 21.71% increase. Additionally, for every 100,000 people in the U.S., the proportion named Eve rose from 0.29 to 0.32 during these years, marking a 10.34% expansion.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #28,648 | #25,833 | 9.83% |
| Count | 783 | 953 | 21.71% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.29 | 0.32 | 10.34% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Eve
Turning to ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows some shifts within the people who carry the Eve surname from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, no individuals identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, but by 2010, this group represented 1.05% of the total. Those identifying as two or more races decreased slightly from 1.40% to 1.15%, while those identifying as white fell from 82.76% to 79.85%. On the other hand, those identifying as Hispanic increased their share from 5.36% to 6.19%. The percentage of individuals with this last name identifying as Black also saw substantial growth—moving from 8.81% to 11.12%. Lastly, American Indian and Alaskan Native representation was recorded at 0.63% in 2010 compared to 0% in 2000.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 82.76% | 79.85% | -3.52% |
| Black | 8.81% | 11.12% | 26.22% |
| Hispanic | 5.36% | 6.19% | 15.49% |
| Two or More Races | 1.4% | 1.15% | -17.86% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 1.05% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0.63% | 0% |