2000
#3,517
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 9,289
First available Census row
Per 100,000 3.44
Uncommon Last name
Evers
A Dutch and Low German surname indicating someone living near a body of water or a seashore.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 10,238 Americans carry the last name Evers. That puts it at #3,869 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 2.99 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 33,479 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Evers 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.
For British records, Name Census UK has a British surname profile for Evers with 1881 census detail, origin facts and modern UK distribution where available.
Bearers in the US
10K
1 in 33,479
Census rank
#3,869
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
3.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
8.9K
uncommon in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 8,928 bearers of the surname Evers in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 2.99 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 3869th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Evers, the largest self-reported group is White at 89.3%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (3.4%) and Black (3.4%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Evers
The surname Evers is of German origin, derived from the Middle Low German word "ever," which means a wild boar or boar. It likely originated as a nickname for a fierce or aggressive person, or possibly someone who lived near a place inhabited by wild boars.
This surname first appeared in records in the 13th century in the regions of Lower Saxony and Westphalia, located in present-day northern Germany. Early spellings of the name included Evere, Everes, and Evers.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name is found in the Cologne Schreinsbücher, a collection of city records from Cologne, dating back to the late 13th century. Here, a person named Henricus dictus Evere (Henry called Evere) is mentioned.
In the 15th century, the name appeared in the Altfriesisches Wörterbuch, an Old Frisian dictionary, which listed the word "ever" as meaning a wild boar. This further solidifies the connection between the surname and its animal-based origins.
Notable historical figures with the surname Evers include:
1. Walter Evers (1460-1514), a German mathematician and astronomer from Westphalia, known for his work on planetary motion and calendars.
2. Johann Evers (c. 1550-1623), a Dutch engraver and printmaker from Antwerp, renowned for his intricate etchings and woodcuts.
3. Gijsbert Evers (1585-1647), a Dutch Golden Age painter from Utrecht, known for his still-life compositions and portraits.
4. Johannes Evers (1617-1686), a German Lutheran theologian and philosopher from Saxony, who wrote extensively on ethics and metaphysics.
5. Medard Evers (1782-1858), a German architect and urban planner from Cologne, credited with designing several churches and public buildings in the city.
While the surname Evers was primarily concentrated in northern Germany and the Low Countries during its early history, it eventually spread to other parts of Europe and beyond through migration and emigration. However, its roots can be traced back to the Middle Ages in the Germanic regions.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Evers
Among Census respondents with the surname Evers, the largest self-reported group is White at 89.3%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (3.4%) and Black (3.4%).
The bar chart below shows how Evers 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 Evers surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White89.3% · 7,973
- Hispanic or Latino3.4% · 301
- Black or African American3.4% · 300
- Two or more races2.8% · 253
- Asian and Pacific Islander0.8% · 75
- American Indian and Alaska Native0.3% · 26
Timeline
Historical Census data for Evers
Evers 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
#3,809
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 9,300
+11 bearers (+0.1%)
Per 100,000 3.15
Rank movement Down 292 places
2020
#3,869
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 8,928
-372 bearers (-4.0%)
Per 100,000 2.99
Rank movement Down 60 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #3,517 | 9,289 | 3.44 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #3,809 | 9,300 | 3.15 | +11 bearers (+0.1%) | Down 292 places |
| 2020 | #3,869 | 8,928 | 2.99 | -372 bearers (-4.0%) | Down 60 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 Evers 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 | #3,809 | #3,869 | -1.6% |
| Count | 9,300 | 8,928 | -4.0% |
| Per 100K | 3.15 | 2.99 | -5.2% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Evers bearers went from 9,300 to 8,928 (-4.0% change). The surname moved down 60 positions in the national ranking, going from #3,809 to #3,869.
FAQ
Evers surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Evers?
Name Census estimates that about 10,238 living Americans carry the surname Evers. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 33,479 residents.
How common is Evers?
Evers ranks #3,869 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Uncommon." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 2.99 per 100,000 residents, which is about 3 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 8,928 people with the surname Evers. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (10,238), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 2.99 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 2.99 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 3 of them to have the surname Evers.
Has Evers become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Evers went from 9,300 recorded bearers to 8,928. That is a decrease of 372 (-4.0%). In the national ranking it fell from #3,809 to #3,869.
What does the Census say about the background of Evers?
Among Census respondents with the surname Evers, the largest self-reported group is White at 89.3%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (3.4%) and Black (3.4%). 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 Evers in the 2020 Census, accounting for 89.3% (7,973 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Evers appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (89.3%), Hispanic (3.4%), Black (3.4%). 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 Evers (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 Evers mean?
A Dutch and Low German surname indicating someone living near a body of water or a seashore. 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 Evers (2.99 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 have the last name Evers?
For a quick modern take, check how common the surname Evers is on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org.