Explore the Family Name Evison
The meaning of Evison
English (mainly Lincolnshire): from the Middle English female personal name Eve or its pet form Evot (see Evatt) + the metronymic suffix -son.
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How common is the last name Evison in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Evison has seen a slight decrease in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 114,166 among all surnames, but by 2010 it had fallen to 118,185, marking a decrease of 3.52%. However, the actual count of people with the surname Evison increased slightly from 142 in 2000 to 147 in 2010, representing an increase of 3.52%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #114,166 | #118,185 | -3.52% |
| Count | 142 | 147 | 3.52% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.05 | 0.05 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Evison
Regarding the ethnic identity associated with the surname Evison, data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows that there were some shifts between 2000 and 2010. The percentage identified as White rose from 73.94% to 76.19%, while the proportion of individuals identifying as Black fell slightly from 18.31% to 17.69%. Notably, in 2010 there appeared for the first time a small percentage (3.40%) of individuals with this surname who identified with two or more races. Meanwhile, the percentages of those identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, and American Indian and Alaskan Native remained stagnant or dropped to zero.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 73.94% | 76.19% | 3.04% |
| Black | 18.31% | 17.69% | -3.39% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 3.4% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 3.52% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |