Explore the Family Name Evetts
The meaning of Evetts
English (Warwickshire and Staffordshire): variant of Evett, with genitival or post-medieval excrescent -s (see Evatt).
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How common is the last name Evetts in the United States?
Based on the data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Evetts in America has seen an increase between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked the 36,999th most common surname, but by 2010, it had moved up to the 35,147th spot, marking a 5.01% rise in rank. The number of people with this surname also grew by 12.85%, from 568 in 2000 to 641 in 2010. Consequently, the proportion of people named Evetts per 100,000 increased by 4.76%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #36,999 | #35,147 | 5.01% |
| Count | 568 | 641 | 12.85% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.21 | 0.22 | 4.76% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Evetts
Regarding the ethnicity of those bearing the surname Evetts as per the Decennial U.S. Census data, it is predominantly associated with White ethnicity. In 2000, about 97.71% of people with this surname were identified as White, and although there was a slight decrease, the figure remained high at 96.88% in 2010. In contrast, other ethnic identities such as Asian/Pacific Islander and Black registered no individuals with this surname in both 2000 and 2010. There was a small representation of Hispanic identity, which emerged in 2010 at 1.40%, and American Indian and Alaskan Native at 0.78%. People identifying with two or more races were represented in 2000 but not in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.71% | 96.88% | -0.85% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.4% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0.78% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0.88% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |