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

Evitts, 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 Evitts surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Evitts in America

Evitts is the 25640th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Evitts surname appeared 962 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 Evitts.

We can also compare 2010 data for Evitts 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 Evitts

The surname EVITTS originated in England, emerging during the late medieval period around the 13th century. It is believed to have derived from the Old English word "eofor," meaning "boar," and the suffix "-itt," which denotes a diminutive form, suggesting a connection to a small boar or piglet. Alternatively, it may have its roots in the Anglo-Saxon personal name "Eoforic" or "Eoforhild."

Early recordings of the name can be found in various historical documents, including the Hundred Rolls of Cambridgeshire from 1273, where it appears as "Euerich." The Subsidy Rolls of Worcestershire in 1327 mention a "John Euerych," while the Hearth Tax Returns of Oxfordshire in 1665 record a "Thomas Evitts."

One of the earliest known bearers of the name was William Evitts, born around 1560 in Warwickshire, England. He was a prominent landowner and held the position of Sheriff of Warwickshire in 1602. Another notable figure was John Evitts, born in 1618 in Gloucestershire, who served as a captain in the Parliamentarian forces during the English Civil War.

In the 17th century, the name EVITTS appeared in various parish records across England, including those of Oxfordshire, Worcestershire, and Gloucestershire. This suggests a widespread distribution of the name during that period.

A prominent figure in the 18th century was Samuel Evitts, born in 1725 in Oxfordshire. He was a renowned clockmaker and instrument maker, known for his intricate and precise timepieces.

During the 19th century, the name EVITTS gained further recognition with individuals such as Charles Evitts, born in 1820 in Gloucestershire. He was a successful businessman and philanthropist, known for his philanthropic work in supporting education and social welfare initiatives.

Throughout its history, the surname EVITTS has maintained a strong presence in England, particularly in the counties of Oxfordshire, Worcestershire, and Gloucestershire, where it has deep roots dating back to the medieval period.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Evitts

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

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

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