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

Evariste, 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 Evariste surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Evariste in America

Evariste is the 146201st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Evariste surname appeared 113 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 Evariste.

The history of the last name Evariste

The surname Evariste has its origins in Greece, where it was derived from the Greek name Evaris, which means "well-graced" or "favored." The name Evariste is believed to have first emerged in the 6th century AD, during the Byzantine Empire.

In the early Middle Ages, the name Evariste spread from Greece to other parts of the Byzantine Empire, particularly in regions such as Anatolia (modern-day Turkey) and the Balkans. It is possible that the name was introduced to these areas by Greek settlers or through trade and cultural exchange.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname Evariste can be found in a manuscript from the 10th century, which mentions a Byzantine nobleman named Evariste Doukas. This individual was a member of the influential Doukas family, which played a significant role in the politics of the Byzantine Empire.

During the 12th century, the surname Evariste appeared in the records of the Republic of Venice, likely due to the close trade and cultural ties between the Venetian and Byzantine empires. One notable figure from this period was Evariste Dandolo, a Venetian merchant and diplomat who lived from 1125 to 1195.

As the Byzantine Empire declined and fell to the Ottoman Turks in the 15th century, many Greeks bearing the surname Evariste fled to other parts of Europe, particularly to Italy and France. In France, the name was often spelled as "Évariste" to conform to French orthographic conventions.

One of the most famous individuals with the surname Evariste was Évariste Galois, a French mathematician who lived from 1811 to 1832. Galois made significant contributions to the field of group theory and is considered a pioneer in abstract algebra.

Another notable figure was Évariste Régis Huc, a French missionary and explorer who lived from 1813 to 1860. Huc traveled extensively in China and Tibet and wrote several books about his experiences, including "Souvenirs d'un voyage dans la Tartarie, le Thibet et la Chine" (Memories of a Journey to Tartary, Tibet, and China).

In the 19th century, the surname Evariste also appeared in North America, likely brought by French and Greek immigrants. One example is Évariste Gélinas, a Canadian businessman and politician who lived from 1855 to 1923 and served as a member of the Canadian Parliament.

Overall, the surname Evariste has a rich history that spans centuries and crosses multiple continents, reflecting the cultural and linguistic diversity of the regions where it has been present.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Evariste

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

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 Evariste 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.

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

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