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

Evins, 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 Evins surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Evins in America

Evins is the 17345th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Evins surname appeared 1,629 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 1 people would have the surname Evins.

We can also compare 2010 data for Evins 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 Evins

The surname EVINS has its origins in Wales, dating back to the early medieval period. It is derived from the Welsh personal name "Ieuan" or "Evan," which is a form of the name John. The name likely emerged as a patronymic, indicating "son of Ieuan" or "son of Evan."

The name EVINS can be traced back to various historical records, such as the Domesday Book of 1086, where it appears in various spellings like "Evain" and "Evein." These early spellings reflect the linguistic evolution of the name over time.

One of the earliest recorded individuals bearing the name was William Evins, a prominent landowner in Pembrokeshire, Wales, who lived in the 13th century. Another notable figure was Sir John Evins, a Welsh knight who fought in the Wars of the Roses during the 15th century.

In the 16th century, the name EVINS was associated with several place names in Wales, such as Evinston and Evinsham, which further reinforced its connection to the region. During this period, the surname also appeared in various spellings, including "Evyns" and "Evynge."

One of the most renowned individuals bearing the surname was Thomas Evins (1608-1688), a Welsh clergyman and author who served as the Bishop of Bangor. His works, including religious treatises and sermons, were widely circulated and influential in his time.

Another notable figure was Richard Evins (1722-1795), a Welsh landowner and philanthropist who made significant contributions to the development of education and infrastructure in his local community.

In the 19th century, the surname EVINS gained prominence in literary circles with the Welsh poet and writer David Evins (1816-1892), whose works celebrated Welsh culture and language.

Throughout its history, the surname EVINS has been associated with various occupations, including landowners, clergymen, soldiers, and writers, reflecting the diverse backgrounds of those who have borne this name.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Evins

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

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

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