Explore the Family Name Kevil
The meaning of Kevil
1. Irish: variant of Keville. 2. English: variant of Keevil.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Kevil in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname 'Kevil' saw a slight decline between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 97,384th in prevalence but fell to the 101,247th spot by 2010, marking a decrease of approximately 4%. However, the actual count of people bearing the surname 'Kevil' increased slightly from 173 in 2000 to 178 in 2010, showing a growth of about 2.89%. The proportion per 100,000 people remained consistent at 0.06.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #97,384 | #101,247 | -3.97% |
| Count | 173 | 178 | 2.89% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.06 | 0.06 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Kevil
Examining the ethnic identity associated with the surname 'Kevil', the Decennial U.S. Census data illustrates some changes over the decade. In both 2000 and 2010, there were no recorded instances of this surname among individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, or belonging to two or more races. The percentage of individuals with the surname 'Kevil' who identified as White fell slightly, from 89.60% in 2000 to 88.20% in 2010, indicating a small decrease of 1.56%. Meanwhile, the percentage of individuals identifying as Black saw a modest increase from 7.51% in 2000 to 7.87% in 2010, recording a growth of 4.79%. There were no changes for those identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 89.6% | 88.2% | -1.56% |
| Black | 7.51% | 7.87% | 4.79% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |