Explore the Family Name Evensen
How common is the last name Evensen in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Evensen has been growing in popularity from 2000 to 2010. It rose in rank from 24,724 to 23,920, indicating a 3.25% increase over the decade. Similarly, the count of individuals with the Evensen surname also increased by 11.52%, from 946 people in 2000 to 1055 in 2010. This corresponds to a slight increase in proportion per 100k, moving from 0.35 to 0.36 or a growth rate of 2.86%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #24,724 | #23,920 | 3.25% |
| Count | 946 | 1,055 | 11.52% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.35 | 0.36 | 2.86% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Evensen
In terms of ethnicity, according to the Decennial U.S. Census, those with the Evensen surname are predominantly of White ethnic identity, at 93.46% in 2010, although this is a slight decrease from 95.56% in 2000. The percentages of Evensens identifying as Hispanic or having two or more races both saw significant increases, with Hispanics moving from 1.27% to 2.18% and those identifying with two or more races increasing from 1.8% to 3.03%. No Evensens identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or Black in either year, and the percentage identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native slightly decreased from 0.63% to 0.57%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.56% | 93.46% | -2.2% |
| Two or More Races | 1.8% | 3.03% | 68.33% |
| Hispanic | 1.27% | 2.18% | 71.65% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.63% | 0.57% | -9.52% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |