Explore the Family Name Jevne
The meaning of Jevne
Norwegian: habitational name from the farm name Jevne seven places, Old Norse jafna ‘plain, flat field’. Some characteristic forenames: German Franz.
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How common is the last name Jevne in the United States?
According to data gathered from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Jevne saw a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010, dropping from rank 72905 to 73911, a decline of 1.38%. However, despite this drop in ranking, the actual count of individuals with this surname increased from 248 to 262, marking a 5.65% growth. The proportion of individuals bearing the surname per 100,000 people remained steady at 0.09.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #72,905 | #73,911 | -1.38% |
| Count | 248 | 262 | 5.65% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.09 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Jevne
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census shows that the majority of individuals with the surname Jevne identified as White, making up 91.60% of the total in 2010, down from 93.95% in 2000. Those identifying as Black made up 3.44% in 2010, up from 2.42% in 2000. Interestingly, there was also an emergence of Hispanic representation in 2010, which was non-existent in 2000. The percentage of those identifying as being of Two or more races decreased from 2.42% in 2000 to zero in 2010. There were no recorded instances of individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.95% | 91.6% | -2.5% |
| Black | 2.42% | 3.44% | 42.15% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.91% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 2.42% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |