Avnet
A surname of uncertain origin, possibly derived from a location name.
According to the 2010 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 137 Americans carry the last name Avnet. That puts it at #156,044 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,501,856 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Avnet surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
Bearers in the US
137
1 in 2,501,856
Census rank
#156,044
2010 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
104
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 104 bearers of the surname Avnet in its 2010 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 156044th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Avnet, the largest self-reported group is White at 98.1%.
Origin
Meaning and origin of Avnet
The surname AVNET originates from the Czech Republic and Slovakia, first appearing in records dating back to the 15th century. It is believed to be derived from the Czech word "avnit," which means "to make hay." This suggests that the earliest bearers of the name may have been involved in agriculture or farming.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name AVNET can be found in a document from the city of Prague in the year 1487, which mentions a person named Jan Avnet. This suggests that the name was already well-established in the region at that time.
In the 16th century, the name AVNET appears in several historical records from various towns and villages in what is now the Czech Republic and Slovakia. For example, there are records of a family named Avnet living in the town of Brno in the late 1500s.
During the 17th and 18th centuries, as people began to migrate more widely across Europe, the name AVNET started to appear in other countries as well. One notable figure from this period was Josef Avnet, a Czech philosopher and writer who lived from 1701 to 1778.
In the 19th century, the name AVNET gained some prominence in the arts and literature. One example is the poet and playwright Karel Avnet, who was born in Prague in 1825 and is known for his works celebrating Czech culture and nationalism.
Another notable bearer of the name AVNET was Frantisek Avnet, a Czech painter who lived from 1856 to 1924 and is renowned for his landscapes and portraits depicting rural life in Bohemia.
As the 20th century dawned, the name AVNET continued to be associated with various fields, including academia and science. One example is the physicist and mathematician Jan Avnet, who was born in Brno in 1901 and made significant contributions to the study of quantum mechanics.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Avnet
Among Census respondents with the surname Avnet, the largest self-reported group is White at 98.1%.
The bar chart below shows how Avnet bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2010 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Avnet surname at the time of the 2010 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White98.1%
Year on year
2010 vs 2010 Census
How has the Avnet surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
| Metric | 2010 | 2010 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #156,044 | #156,044 | 0.0% |
| Count | 104 | 104 | 0.0% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | 0.0% |
Between the 2010 and 2010 Census, the number of Avnet bearers went from 104 to 104 (+0.0% change). The surname held its position in the national ranking, going from #156,044 to #156,044.
Notable bearers
Famous people with the surname Avnet
FAQ
Avnet surname: questions and answers
How common is the last name Avnet?
The surname Avnet holds position #156,044 in the US Census Bureau's surname ranking, with an estimated 137 living bearers. It occurs at a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 Americans.
What is the ethnic background of the Avnet surname?
Among Census respondents with the surname Avnet, the largest self-reported group is White at 98.1%. These figures come from the 2010 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Where does this surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These tables list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2010 Census, along with a frequency rate and self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.