Explore the Family Name Revard
The meaning of Revard
Altered form of French Rivard. This surname is also found among Native Americans, namely the Osages in OK. History: Bearers of the surname Revard are in most, if not all, cases descendants of Nicolas Rivard dit Lavigne from France (see Rivard).
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How common is the last name Revard in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname 'Revard' has seen a slight decline from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, the surname ranked 47,389 in popularity with a count of 421, equating to roughly 0.16 per 100,000 people. By 2010, however, the rank had fallen to 56,836 and the count reduced to 359, indicating a proportion of about 0.12 per 100,000 people. This represents a decrease in popularity by nearly 20% and a decrease in count by nearly 15%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #47,389 | #56,836 | -19.94% |
| Count | 421 | 359 | -14.73% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.16 | 0.12 | -25% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Revard
Concerning the ethnic identity associated with the surname 'Revard', data from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals that the majority identify as White, accounting for approximately 86% in both 2000 and 2010. The second most common ethnic identity is American Indian and Alaskan Native, which made up over 9% in 2000 and just over 8% in 2010. Those identifying with two or more races increased from around 3.6% in 2000 to 5.57% in 2010. There was no recorded change in the percentages of individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, or Black during this decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 85.99% | 85.52% | -0.55% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 9.26% | 8.36% | -9.72% |
| Two or More Races | 3.56% | 5.57% | 56.46% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |