Explore the Family Name Kevan
The meaning of Kevan
Irish: variant of Kevin.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Kevan in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Kevan decreased between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it held rank 71,808 but dropped to rank 84,748 in 2010, marking a change of -18.02%. The count also dropped from 253 in 2000 to 221 in 2010, which is a decrease of -12.65%. The proportion of people with this surname per 100k decreased by -22.22%, moving from 0.09 to 0.07.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #71,808 | #84,748 | -18.02% |
| Count | 253 | 221 | -12.65% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.07 | -22.22% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Kevan
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Kevan varied over the decade according to Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, the majority identified as White (92.09%), with a small percentage identifying as Hispanic (3.95%). By 2010, there was a slight decrease in those identifying as White (88.69%) and an increase in those identifying as Hispanic (4.98%). The year 2010 also saw new additions to the ethnicity table with 2.71% identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and 2.26% reporting two or more races. No individuals with the Kevan surname identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 92.09% | 88.69% | -3.69% |
| Hispanic | 3.95% | 4.98% | 26.08% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 2.71% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 2.26% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |