Explore the Family Name Everest
The meaning of Everest
English (southeastern): of Norman origin, a variant of Devereux without the fused preposition (Old French de). Compare Evers.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Everest in the United States?
The surname Everest ranked 29,296 in popularity according to the Decennial U.S. Census data from the year 2000, but by 2010 it fell slightly to rank 30,165, marking a decrease of 2.97%. Despite this slight shift in ranking, the count of individuals with the Everest surname actually increased from 761 in 2000 to 777 in 2010, representing a growth of 2.1%. However, when looking at the proportion per 100,000 people, there was a decrease of 7.14%, dropping from 0.28 in 2000 to 0.26 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #29,296 | #30,165 | -2.97% |
| Count | 761 | 777 | 2.1% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.28 | 0.26 | -7.14% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Everest
Turning to the ethnic identity associated with the Everest surname, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals some interesting shifts between 2000 and 2010. The majority of those with the Everest name identified as White, with the percentage slightly decreasing from 90.67% in 2000 to 89.7% in 2010. Those who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander increased by 8%, climbing from 2.5% to 2.7% over the decade. Individuals of two or more ethnicities made up 1.97% of Everest surnames in 2000, but this figure dropped slightly to 1.8% in 2010. Meanwhile, the proportion of Black individuals with the Everest name decreased by 5.85%, going from 3.42% in 2000 to 3.22% in 2010. Interestingly, the Census data shows no individuals with the Everest surname identified as American Indian and Alaskan Native during either census year, and the Hispanic population using the Everest surname emerged at 2.57% in 2010, having not been represented in 2000.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 90.67% | 89.7% | -1.07% |
| Black | 3.42% | 3.22% | -5.85% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 2.5% | 2.7% | 8% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.57% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.97% | 1.8% | -8.63% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |