Explore the Family Name Sevin
The meaning of Sevin
1. French: from the personal name Sevin, a vernacular form of Savin (see Sabin). 2. German: topographic name from a dialect term for a kind of juniper (Juniperus sabina). Some characteristic forenames: French Eves, Lucien, Monique, Philippe.
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How common is the last name Sevin in the United States?
According to data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Sevin has seen a slight increase in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 26,694th most popular surname, with 858 individuals recorded to have this last name. By 2010, it had improved its rank slightly to 26,598, with a count of 916, representing a 6.76 percent increase. However, despite the growth in absolute numbers, the proportion of the population with this surname per 100,000 people saw a minor decrease of 3.12 percent.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #26,694 | #26,598 | 0.36% |
| Count | 858 | 916 | 6.76% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.32 | 0.31 | -3.12% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Sevin
On the diversity front, data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows a slight shift in the ethnic identity associated with the surname Sevin between 2000 and 2010. While the majority of individuals with this surname are of White ethnicity (91.59 percent in 2010, down from 94.64 percent two decades prior), there have been increases in other ethnic identities. There was a rise in those identifying as two or more races, from 1.17 percent in 2000 to 2.18 percent in 2010. Hispanic representation also increased during this period from 2.80 percent to 3.28 percent. Notably, the surname made its first appearances within Black and Asian/Pacific Islander populations, while also seeing an increase among those of American Indian and Alaskan Native descent.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.64% | 91.59% | -3.22% |
| Hispanic | 2.8% | 3.28% | 17.14% |
| Two or More Races | 1.17% | 2.18% | 86.32% |
| Black | 0% | 1.42% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.58% | 0.98% | 68.97% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.55% | 0% |