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

Evarts, 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 Evarts surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Evarts in America

Evarts is the 24838th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Evarts surname appeared 1,002 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 Evarts.

We can also compare 2010 data for Evarts 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 Evarts

The surname Evarts originated in England, and its roots can be traced back to the Anglo-Saxon and Norman periods. The name is derived from the Old English personal name "Everard," which means "brave as a boar." This name was initially brought to England by the Normans after the Norman Conquest of 1066.

During the medieval period, the surname Evarts appeared in various historical records and documents. One of the earliest known references is in the Domesday Book of 1086, where the spelling "Evrard" was recorded. This suggests that the name was already present in England shortly after the Norman Conquest.

In the 13th century, the surname Evarts was found in various locations across England, including Essex, Suffolk, and Lincolnshire. It was often associated with place names, such as Everard's Green in Essex and Everard's Field in Lincolnshire, indicating that the name had become established in certain areas.

One of the earliest recorded individuals with the surname Evarts was Sir William Evarts, a prominent English soldier who lived during the reign of King Edward I (1272-1307). He played a significant role in the Scottish Wars of Independence and was knighted for his bravery on the battlefield.

Another notable figure was John Evarts, a wealthy merchant from London, who was born around 1450. He was involved in the wool trade and amassed a considerable fortune, which he used to support various charitable causes in the city.

In the 16th century, a branch of the Evarts family settled in the county of Staffordshire. One of their descendants, William Evarts (1542-1609), was a respected scholar and author who wrote several works on theology and philosophy.

During the 17th century, the Evarts surname spread to other parts of England, including the county of Yorkshire. One prominent individual from this era was Samuel Evarts (1625-1687), a Puritan minister who played a significant role in the English Civil War and was known for his fiery sermons against the monarchy.

In the 18th century, the Evarts family continued to thrive, with several members achieving success in various fields. One notable figure was Sir John Evarts (1720-1789), a successful merchant and philanthropist who served as Lord Mayor of London in 1783.

As the centuries progressed, the Evarts surname spread beyond England and became well-established in other parts of the world, particularly in the United States, where many descendants of the English Evarts family settled during the colonial era and subsequent waves of immigration.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Evarts

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

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

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