Explore the Family Name Eveleigh
The meaning of Eveleigh
English (Devon and Dorset): habitational name from a lost place called Eveleigh in Broad Clyst (Devon), from the Old English personal name Ifa + Old English lēah ‘woodland clearing’.
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How common is the last name Eveleigh in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Eveleigh has seen a notable increase between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Eveleigh was ranked as the 79,394th most popular surname, with 223 individuals carrying the name. This increased to the 73,215th rank in 2010, with a total count of 265 individuals bearing the surname — an overall growth of 7.78% in rank and 18.83% in count. The proportion of this surname per 100,000 population also rose by 12.5%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #79,394 | #73,215 | 7.78% |
| Count | 223 | 265 | 18.83% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.08 | 0.09 | 12.5% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Eveleigh
In terms of ethnicity according to the Decennial U.S. Census, there were some shifts between 2000 and 2010 among those with the Eveleigh surname. In 2000, nearly all (97.31%) identified as White, but that percentage dropped to 93.58% in 2010. There were also new instances of diversity among those with the Eveleigh surname: Asian/Pacific Islander representation appeared for the first time in 2010 at 2.26%, and those identifying with two or more races accounted for 1.89%. There were no recorded instances of Hispanic, Black, American Indian or Alaskan Native ethnic identities within this surname group during either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.31% | 93.58% | -3.83% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 2.26% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.89% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |