Explore the Family Name Evey
The meaning of Evey
Variant of Eavey.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Evey in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Evey has seen a decrease in popularity over a decade. In 2000, it was ranked 51,809 but slipped to 58,042 by 2010, marking a decline of approximately 12.03%. The count of individuals with this surname also decreased from 377 in 2000 to 350 in 2010, a drop of about 7.16%. Consequently, the proportion of people per 100k with this surname saw a reduction of 14.29% over the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #51,809 | #58,042 | -12.03% |
| Count | 377 | 350 | -7.16% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.14 | 0.12 | -14.29% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Evey
The ethnicity associated with the surname Evey also experienced some shifts as per the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, approximately 90.98% of the bearers identified as White, but this figure slightly dropped to 90% by 2010. Simultaneously, identification with other ethnicities such as Black and American Indian and Alaskan Native witnessed an increase of 31.38% and 44.03%, respectively. Bearers identifying with two or more races also increased from 2.92% to 3.14%. However, there were no recorded bearers identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or Hispanic during either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 90.98% | 90% | -1.08% |
| Two or More Races | 2.92% | 3.14% | 7.53% |
| Black | 2.39% | 3.14% | 31.38% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 1.59% | 2.29% | 44.03% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |