Explore the Family Name Revoir
The meaning of Revoir
Altered form of French Rivard. The surname Revoir is also found in France, where it is very rare and of different origin. History: American bearers of the surname Revoir are descendants of Nicolas Rivard dit Lavigne from France (see Rivard).
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How common is the last name Revoir in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Revoir experienced a slight decrease in popularity during the first decade of the 21st century. In 2000, 'Revoir' held rank 33,653 with 639 individuals bearing the surname. However, by 2010, it had fallen to rank 35,945 with 624 individuals carrying the name, marking a decline of 2.35%. In terms of proportion per 100,000 people, the surname also saw a negative change of 12.5%, decreasing from 0.24 in 2000 to 0.21 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #33,653 | #35,945 | -6.81% |
| Count | 639 | 624 | -2.35% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.24 | 0.21 | -12.5% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Revoir
With regards to ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the majority of individuals with the surname Revoir identify as White. The percentage of White individuals with this surname increased slightly from 96.87% in 2000 to 97.28% in 2010. In contrast, the percentage of those identifying as Hispanic decreased over the same period, from 1.72% to 1.6%. The census recorded no individuals with the Revoir surname identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either 2000 or 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.87% | 97.28% | 0.42% |
| Hispanic | 1.72% | 1.6% | -6.98% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |