2010
#150,452
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 109
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Evelo
A surname derived from the Dutch word "evel" meaning "level" or "smooth."
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 125 Americans carry the last name Evelo. That puts it at #150,205 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,742,035 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Evelo 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
125
1 in 2,742,035
Census rank
#150,205
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
109
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 109 bearers of the surname Evelo in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 150205th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Evelo, the largest self-reported group is White at 84.4%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (7.3%) and Hispanic (6.4%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Evelo
The surname Evelo is believed to have originated in the Netherlands, specifically in the region of Friesland. Its roots can be traced back to the early 16th century. The name is thought to be derived from the Old Frisian word "evel," which means "plain" or "flat," likely referring to the geographical features of the area where the name first emerged.
One of the earliest known references to the surname Evelo can be found in a historical document from the town of Leeuwarden, dated 1527. This document mentions a merchant named Sybe Evelo, who was involved in trade transactions within the region.
In the 17th century, the name Evelo appeared in various records across the Netherlands, particularly in the provinces of Friesland and Groningen. This suggests that the name had spread to other parts of the country during this period.
An interesting historical figure bearing the surname Evelo was Jan Evelo, a Dutch writer and poet who lived from 1655 to 1723. He was born in Leeuwarden and is known for his contributions to Frisian literature, including a collection of poems titled "Friesche Rymlerye."
Another notable individual with the surname Evelo was Pieter Evelo, a Dutch painter who lived from 1767 to 1841. He was born in Groningen and became renowned for his landscape paintings, many of which depicted scenes from the northern regions of the Netherlands.
In the late 18th century, the surname Evelo appeared in records related to the Dutch East Indies (present-day Indonesia), indicating that some individuals with this name had migrated to the Dutch colonial territories in Southeast Asia.
One such individual was Hendrik Evelo, who was born in 1783 in Leeuwarden and served as a merchant and trader in the Dutch East Indies. He played a significant role in the spice trade during the early 19th century.
Another notable figure was Joost Evelo, a Dutch naval officer who lived from 1812 to 1889. He served in the Royal Netherlands Navy and participated in several maritime expeditions and battles during his career.
As the years passed, the surname Evelo continued to spread across various regions, with individuals bearing this name making contributions in various fields, such as commerce, arts, and military service.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Evelo
Among Census respondents with the surname Evelo, the largest self-reported group is White at 84.4%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (7.3%) and Hispanic (6.4%).
The bar chart below shows how Evelo 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 Evelo surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White84.4% · 92
- Two or more races7.3% · 8
- Hispanic or Latino6.4% · 7
- Asian and Pacific Islander1.8% · 2
Timeline
Historical Census data for Evelo
Evelo appears in 2 published Census surname files: 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2020
#150,205
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 109
+0 bearers (+0.0%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Up 247 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | #150,452 | 109 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2020 | #150,205 | 109 | 0.04 | +0 bearers (+0.0%) | Up 247 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 Evelo 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 | #150,452 | #150,205 | 0.2% |
| Count | 109 | 109 | 0.0% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | -8.8% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Evelo bearers went from 109 to 109 (+0.0% change). The surname moved up 247 positions in the national ranking, going from #150,452 to #150,205.
FAQ
Evelo surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Evelo?
Name Census estimates that about 125 living Americans carry the surname Evelo. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,742,035 residents.
How common is Evelo?
Evelo ranks #150,205 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.04 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 109 people with the surname Evelo. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (125), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.04 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.04 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 Evelo.
Has Evelo become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Evelo went from 109 recorded bearers to 109. That is an increase of 0 (+0.0%). In the national ranking it rose from #150,452 to #150,205.
What does the Census say about the background of Evelo?
Among Census respondents with the surname Evelo, the largest self-reported group is White at 84.4%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (7.3%) and Hispanic (6.4%). 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 Evelo in the 2020 Census, accounting for 84.4% (92 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Evelo appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (84.4%), Two or More Races (7.3%), Hispanic (6.4%). 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 Evelo (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 Evelo mean?
A surname derived from the Dutch word "evel" meaning "level" or "smooth." 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 Evelo (0.04 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 are called Evelo?
You can see how many people have the surname Evelo on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — same data roots, lighter UI.