Find out how popular the last name Beavens is in the United States and learn more about the meaning, history, and race and ethnic origin of people in America who are named Beavens.

Beavens, like all of the last names we have data for, is identified by the U.S. Census Bureau as a surname which has more than 100 occurrences in the United States in the Decennial Census survey. The most recent statistics we have for the Beavens surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Beavens in America

Beavens is the 123796th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Beavens surname appeared 139 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 people would have the surname Beavens.

We can also compare 2010 data for Beavens to data from the previous census in 2000. The table below contains all of the statistics for both years in a side-by-side comparison.

The history of the last name Beavens

The surname Beavens has its origins in England, and it is believed to have emerged in the late medieval period, around the 13th or 14th century. It is thought to be a locational name, derived from a place name, possibly referring to a person who hailed from a particular town or village.

One theory suggests that Beavens may have originated from the Old English words "beau" or "beau-lieu," which translate to "beautiful place." This could indicate that the name may have been given to someone who lived in a particularly scenic or picturesque area. However, there is limited historical evidence to support this theory conclusively.

Another possible origin of the surname Beavens is that it may have been derived from the Old French word "Bevan," which was a variant spelling of the name "Bevan" or "Bevan." This name was relatively common in medieval England and may have been adopted as a surname by families living in certain regions.

Some of the earliest recorded instances of the name Beavens can be found in historical documents from various parts of England, such as parish records, tax rolls, and court proceedings. One notable example is John Beavens, who was mentioned in the Subsidy Rolls of Worcestershire in 1327.

Throughout history, there have been several notable individuals who bore the surname Beavens. For instance, William Beavens (1588-1648) was an English clergyman and academic who served as the Master of Jesus College, Cambridge. Another prominent figure was Thomas Beavens (1795-1866), a British civil engineer who played a crucial role in the construction of several major railway projects in the 19th century.

Other notable individuals with the surname Beavens include:

1. Robert Beavens (1670-1732), an English merchant and politician who served as a Member of Parliament for Canterbury.
2. Elizabeth Beavens (1734-1802), a British writer and poet whose works explored themes of nature and spirituality.
3. James Beavens (1818-1892), a Scottish-born Australian explorer and surveyor who contributed significantly to the mapping of the Australian outback.
4. Sarah Beavens (1857-1923), an American educator and activist who campaigned for women's rights and educational reform.
5. Henry Beavens (1901-1978), a British artist known for his landscape paintings and etchings depicting rural scenes in England and Wales.

While the exact origins of the surname Beavens remain somewhat unclear, its historical presence in various regions of England and its association with notable individuals from different walks of life underscore its enduring legacy as a distinctive family name.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Beavens

We also have some data on the ancestry of people with the surname Beavens.

The below race categories are the modified race categories used in the Census Bureau's population estimates program. All people were categorized into six mutually exclusive racial and Hispanic origin groups:

1. White only
2. Black only
3. American Indian and Alaskan Native only
4. Asian and Pacific Islander only
5. Hispanic
6. Two or More Races

For the most recent 2010 census data, the race/ethnic origin breakdown for Beavens was:

Note: Any fields showing (S) means the data was suppressed for privacy so that the data does not in any way identify any specific individuals.

Since we have data from the previous census in 2000, we can also compare the values to see how the popularity of Beavens has changed in the 10 years between the two census surveys.

Data source

The last name data and ethnic breakdown of last names is sourced directly from the Decennial Census survey, conducted every 10 years by the United States Census Bureau.

The history and meaning of the name Beavens was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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