Explore the Family Name Gevedon
The meaning of Gevedon
Altered form of French Gévaudan (see Gevaudan). See also Jividen.
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How common is the last name Gevedon in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Gevedon has seen a slight increase in the United States over the last decade. In 2000 it was ranked 53,556th among all surnames, and by 2010 it had improved its rank to 51,396th, representing a 4.03% change. In terms of actual count, there were 362 individuals with this surname in 2000, which increased to 405 by 2010, showing a rise of 11.88%. In proportion per 100,000 people, the surname saw an increase from 0.13 to 0.14 over the same period, marking a 7.69% change.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #53,556 | #51,396 | 4.03% |
| Count | 362 | 405 | 11.88% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.13 | 0.14 | 7.69% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Gevedon
The Decennial U.S. Census also provides insights into the ethnic identity associated with the surname Gevedon. As of 2010, the majority of individuals with this surname identified as White, with a percentage of 95.06, down slightly from 97.24 in 2000. There were no recorded instances of this surname among Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, or American Indian and Alaskan Native categories during either census. However, there were slight increases in those identifying as Black (from 0% in 2000 to 1.23% in 2010) and those identifying with two or more races (from 0% in 2000 to 1.73% in 2010).
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.24% | 95.06% | -2.24% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.73% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 1.23% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |