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

Bivins, 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 Bivins surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Bivins in America

Bivins is the 6045th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Bivins surname appeared 5,681 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 2 people would have the surname Bivins.

We can also compare 2010 data for Bivins 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 Bivins

The surname Bivins is believed to have originated in England during the medieval period. It is thought to be a locational name derived from the Old English words "by" meaning a village or town, and "vinnes" meaning a fertile meadow or pasture. This suggests that the name likely originated from a place referred to as Byvinnes or something similar, indicating that the earliest bearers of this surname hailed from such a location.

One of the earliest recorded references to the name Bivins can be found in the Hundred Rolls of Oxfordshire from the late 13th century, where it appears as "Roger de Bivenes". This suggests that the name had already been established in England by this time and was likely used to identify someone from a place called Bivenes or a similar variation.

In the 16th century, the name appears in various records with spellings such as "Byvens", "Byvyns", and "Bivins". This variation in spelling was common during this period due to the lack of standardized spelling conventions. One notable bearer of the name from this era was John Bivins, a merchant from London who was mentioned in records from the 1570s.

During the 17th century, the name Bivins continued to be found in various parts of England. One example is William Bivins, who was born in Oxfordshire in 1623 and served as a member of the local militia during the English Civil War.

In the 18th century, the Bivins surname spread to other parts of the British Isles, including Scotland and Ireland. One notable individual from this period was Robert Bivins, a Scottish soldier who fought in the Battle of Culloden in 1746.

As the British Empire expanded in the 19th century, the name Bivins began to appear in various colonies and territories. One example is James Bivins, an English settler who emigrated to Australia in the 1830s and became a successful farmer in the colony of New South Wales.

Throughout its history, the Bivins surname has been associated with various occupations and professions, including merchants, farmers, soldiers, and tradesmen. While not necessarily a prominent or noble name, it has been carried by individuals across various social strata and has contributed to the rich tapestry of English and British history.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Bivins

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

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 Bivins 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 Bivins 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 Bivins was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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