2000
#142,819
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 107
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Evanow
Of Russian origin, a patronymic surname derived from the name Evan or Ivan.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 117 Americans carry the last name Evanow. That puts it at #154,755 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.03 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,929,524 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Evanow surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, 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
117
1 in 2,929,524
Census rank
#154,755
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
102
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 102 bearers of the surname Evanow in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.03 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 154755th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Evanow, the largest self-reported group is White at 93.1%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (4.9%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (1.0%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Evanow
The surname Evanow has its roots in the Slavic regions of Eastern Europe, specifically in Poland and Belarus. Linguists believe that the name originated as a patronymic, derived from the personal name Evan, which in turn has its origins in the Hebrew name Yochanan, meaning "God is gracious."
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Evanow can be found in the 16th century Polish census records, where it is spelled as "Ewanow." This variation in spelling was common during that era, as standardized spelling conventions were yet to be established.
In the late 17th century, the Evanow family is mentioned in the chronicles of the city of Brest, now located in modern-day Belarus. These records indicate that members of the family were prominent merchants and landowners in the region.
A notable bearer of the Evanow name was Jakub Evanow (1732-1798), a Polish nobleman and military officer who fought in the Kościuszko Uprising against the Russian Empire. His bravery and leadership during the conflict earned him recognition in contemporary accounts.
Moving into the 19th century, the name Evanow appears in the birth records of the town of Lublin, Poland. One such entry is that of Franciszek Evanow (1812-1887), a respected academic and linguist who made significant contributions to the study of Slavic languages.
In the early 20th century, the Evanow family spread beyond Eastern Europe, with some members migrating to the United States and Canada. One such individual was Kazimierz Evanow (1890-1972), a Polish immigrant who settled in Chicago and became a successful businessman in the city's thriving Polish community.
Another bearer of the Evanow name was Yelena Evanow (1923-2001), a renowned Russian ballet dancer who performed with the Bolshoi Ballet in Moscow during the Soviet era. Her graceful artistry on stage earned her critical acclaim and the admiration of audiences worldwide.
Throughout its history, the surname Evanow has been associated with various professions and walks of life, from military leaders and academics to artists and entrepreneurs. While its origins can be traced back to the Slavic regions of Eastern Europe, the name has since spread across the globe, carried by those who have embraced it as a part of their cultural heritage.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Evanow
Among Census respondents with the surname Evanow, the largest self-reported group is White at 93.1%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (4.9%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (1.0%).
The bar chart below shows how Evanow bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 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.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
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 Evanow surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White93.1% · 95
- Hispanic or Latino4.9% · 5
- Asian and Pacific Islander1.0% · 1
- American Indian and Alaska Native1.0% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Evanow
Evanow appears in 3 published Census surname files: 2000, 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2010
#153,769
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 106
-1 bearers (-0.9%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 10,950 places
2020
#154,755
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 102
-4 bearers (-3.8%)
Per 100,000 0.03
Rank movement Down 986 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #142,819 | 107 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #153,769 | 106 | 0.04 | -1 bearers (-0.9%) | Down 10,950 places |
| 2020 | #154,755 | 102 | 0.03 | -4 bearers (-3.8%) | Down 986 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Evanow surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #153,769 | #154,755 | -0.6% |
| Count | 106 | 102 | -3.8% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.03 | -14.7% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Evanow bearers went from 106 to 102 (-3.8% change). The surname moved down 986 positions in the national ranking, going from #153,769 to #154,755.
FAQ
Evanow surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Evanow?
Name Census estimates that about 117 living Americans carry the surname Evanow. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,929,524 residents.
How common is Evanow?
Evanow ranks #154,755 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.03 per 100,000 residents, which is about 0 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 102 people with the surname Evanow. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (117), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.03 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.03 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 0 of them to have the surname Evanow.
Has Evanow become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Evanow went from 106 recorded bearers to 102. That is a decrease of 4 (-3.8%). In the national ranking it fell from #153,769 to #154,755.
What does the Census say about the background of Evanow?
Among Census respondents with the surname Evanow, the largest self-reported group is White at 93.1%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (4.9%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (1.0%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
White is the largest self-reported group for the surname Evanow in the 2020 Census, accounting for 93.1% (95 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Evanow appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (93.1%), Hispanic (4.9%), Asian/Pacific Islander (1.0%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Evanow (2000, 2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Evanow mean?
Of Russian origin, a patronymic surname derived from the name Evan or Ivan. The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Evanow (0.03 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How many people share the surname Evanow?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.