Explore the Family Name Even
The meaning of Even
1. Breton: from the personal name Even, Old Breton Euuen, which is either derived from Welsh Ewein (see Ewen) and hence ultimately from Latin Eugenius, or possibly from Gaulish Esugenus, which is from the name of god Esus. 2. German: metronymic from the female personal name Eva (see Eve). 3. German and East Frisian: variant of Ewen. 4. Dutch (also Van Even): topographic name from Middle Dutch even(e) ‘black oats’. 5. Possibly also an altered form of Welsh Evan.
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How common is the last name Even in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname "Even" has seen a slight increase in popularity over a span of ten years from 2000 to 2010. In the year 2000, it was ranked 15,125th and by 2010, it had moved up to the 15,020th spot, marking a growth rate of 0.69%. The count of individuals with this surname also increased from 1,789 in 2000 to 1,966 in 2010, reflecting a 9.89% jump. Similarly, the proportion of people named Even per 100,000 population rose from 0.66 to 0.67 over the same period, indicating a 1.52% increase.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #15,125 | #15,020 | 0.69% |
| Count | 1,789 | 1,966 | 9.89% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.66 | 0.67 | 1.52% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Even
With regard to ethnicity, the 2000 to 2010 Census data reveals some shifts among those carrying the surname Even. In 2000, no individuals identified as Asian/Pacific Islander; however, by 2010, they represented 1.17% of the total bearing the surname. The proportion identifying as Hispanic more than doubled from 1.84% to 3.56%. On the other hand, individuals identifying as Black decreased from 2.01% to 1.27%. Those reporting two or more races went from 1.62% in 2000 to zero in 2010. The percentage of Whites remained almost steady at around 93.5%. No individuals identified as American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.52% | 93.49% | -0.03% |
| Hispanic | 1.84% | 3.56% | 93.48% |
| Black | 2.01% | 1.27% | -36.82% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 1.17% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.62% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |