2010
#149,395
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 110
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Evingham
A locational surname referring to someone from Evingham, a place in Norfolk, England.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 132 Americans carry the last name Evingham. That puts it at #145,757 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,596,624 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Evingham 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
132
1 in 2,596,624
Census rank
#145,757
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
115
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 115 bearers of the surname Evingham in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 145757th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Evingham, the largest self-reported group is White at 94.8%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (2.6%) and Hispanic (1.7%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Evingham
The surname Evingham has its origins in England, dating back to the 12th century. It is believed to have originated from the place name Evingham, a small village located in the county of Norfolk. The name Evingham itself is thought to be derived from the Old English words "efening" and "ham," which translates to "evening homestead" or "evening village."
One of the earliest recorded mentions of the surname Evingham can be found in the Domesday Book, a comprehensive survey of land ownership in England completed in 1086 by order of William the Conqueror. The entry refers to a landowner named Alwin de Evingham, who held lands in the village of Evingham.
During the 13th century, the surname Evingham appeared in various legal documents and records, including the Pipe Rolls, a series of financial records maintained by the English Exchequer. One notable individual was Robert de Evingham, a knight who served under King Edward I and participated in several military campaigns in Scotland and Wales in the late 13th century.
In the 14th century, the surname underwent several spelling variations, such as Evyngham, Evyngam, and Evingham, reflecting the changes in language and pronunciation over time. One notable figure from this period was William de Evingham, a wealthy landowner and benefactor who contributed funds for the construction of a new church in the village of Evingham around 1350.
The 15th century saw the rise of several prominent individuals bearing the surname Evingham. Henry Evingham, born in 1415, was a renowned scholar and theologian who served as the Chancellor of the University of Oxford from 1468 to 1472. Another notable figure was John Evingham, a merchant and alderman in the city of London, who lived from 1430 to 1495.
In the 16th century, the surname Evingham continued to be well-represented, particularly in the county of Norfolk. One notable individual was Thomas Evingham, born in 1525, who served as the Sheriff of Norfolk and was a member of the English Parliament during the reign of Queen Elizabeth I.
Throughout its history, the surname Evingham has been associated with various professions and occupations, including landowners, knights, clergy, scholars, merchants, and politicians. While the name has undergone some spelling variations over the centuries, it remains a distinctive surname with a rich historical legacy rooted in the English countryside.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Evingham
Among Census respondents with the surname Evingham, the largest self-reported group is White at 94.8%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (2.6%) and Hispanic (1.7%).
The bar chart below shows how Evingham 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 Evingham surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White94.8% · 109
- Two or more races2.6% · 3
- Hispanic or Latino1.7% · 2
- American Indian and Alaska Native0.9% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Evingham
Evingham 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
#145,757
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 115
+5 bearers (+4.5%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Up 3,638 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | #149,395 | 110 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2020 | #145,757 | 115 | 0.04 | +5 bearers (+4.5%) | Up 3,638 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 Evingham 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 | #149,395 | #145,757 | 2.4% |
| Count | 110 | 115 | 4.5% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | -3.8% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Evingham bearers went from 110 to 115 (+4.5% change). The surname moved up 3,638 positions in the national ranking, going from #149,395 to #145,757.
FAQ
Evingham surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Evingham?
Name Census estimates that about 132 living Americans carry the surname Evingham. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,596,624 residents.
How common is Evingham?
Evingham ranks #145,757 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 115 people with the surname Evingham. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (132), 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 Evingham.
Has Evingham become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Evingham went from 110 recorded bearers to 115. That is an increase of 5 (+4.5%). In the national ranking it rose from #149,395 to #145,757.
What does the Census say about the background of Evingham?
Among Census respondents with the surname Evingham, the largest self-reported group is White at 94.8%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (2.6%) and Hispanic (1.7%). 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 Evingham in the 2020 Census, accounting for 94.8% (109 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Evingham appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (94.8%), Two or More Races (2.6%), Hispanic (1.7%). 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 Evingham (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 Evingham mean?
A locational surname referring to someone from Evingham, a place in Norfolk, England. 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 Evingham (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 have the last name Evingham?
For a quick modern take, check how common the surname Evingham is on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org.