Explore the Family Name Evenhouse
The meaning of Evenhouse
1. Americanized form of Norwegian Evenhus, a habitational name from a farmstead so named from the Old Norse personal name Eyvindr (see Evensen) + hus ‘dwelling’, ‘farmstead’. 2. Americanized form of Dutch Evenhuis, common in the northeastern Netherlands, a habitational name from a so named house or farm. Some characteristic forenames: Scandinavian Thor.
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How common is the last name Evenhouse in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Evenhouse has seen a rise in its popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 72,466th, but by 2010, it had climbed to 67,126th, marking a 7.37% increase. The number of people with this surname also grew from 250 to 294 during this period, signifying a 17.6% increase. Furthermore, the proportion of individuals named Evenhouse per 100,000 people increased by 11.11%, going from 0.09 to 0.1.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #72,466 | #67,126 | 7.37% |
| Count | 250 | 294 | 17.6% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.1 | 11.11% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Evenhouse
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data show that the Evenhouse surname predominantly belongs to the White ethnic group. In 2000, 98.4% of those bearing the surname identified as White, although this percentage slightly decreased to 97.28% by 2010. There were no reported instances of the surname among Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnicities in both the years under consideration. However, it's possible that some data may have been suppressed for privacy reasons.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.4% | 97.28% | -1.14% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |