Explore the Family Name Evitt
The meaning of Evitt
English: variant of Evatt.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Evitt in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Evitt dropped in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Evitt was ranked 40,761st in terms of popular surnames in the United States, but this ranking fell to 51,281 by 2010, marking a decrease of 25.81%. The total count of individuals with the surname also declined during this period from 505 to 406, a reduction of 19.6%. Consequently, the proportion of people named Evitt per 100,000 decreased by 26.32% from 0.19 to 0.14.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #40,761 | #51,281 | -25.81% |
| Count | 505 | 406 | -19.6% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.19 | 0.14 | -26.32% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Evitt
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Evitt saw some changes as well between 2000 and 2010, according to the Decennial U.S. Census. The majority of individuals with this surname identified as White, although this percentage decreased slightly from 92.08% in 2000 to 90.64% in 2010. There was no reported change in the number of Evitts identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native. However, those identifying as having two or more ethnicities increased significantly, nearly doubling from 1.39% to 2.71%. The percentage of Hispanic Evitts decreased slightly from 2.38% to 1.97%, while the percentage of Black Evitts increased from 3.17% to 4.43% over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 92.08% | 90.64% | -1.56% |
| Black | 3.17% | 4.43% | 39.75% |
| Two or More Races | 1.39% | 2.71% | 94.96% |
| Hispanic | 2.38% | 1.97% | -17.23% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |