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

Evoy, 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 Evoy surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Evoy in America

Evoy is the 52851st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Evoy surname appeared 392 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 Evoy.

We can also compare 2010 data for Evoy 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 Evoy

The surname Evoy originates from Ireland, with its earliest recorded instances dating back to the 16th century. It is believed to have derived from the old Irish name "Amhaidh," which means "lucky" or "fortunate." This name was later anglicized to Evoy.

One of the earliest known bearers of the name was John Evoy, who was mentioned in the Fiants of the Reign of Elizabeth I in Ireland, dated 1586. The Fiants were public records of royal grants and pardons issued by the English Crown in Ireland during that period.

In the 17th century, the name Evoy appeared in the Census of Ireland, also known as the "Cromwellian" or "Commonwealth" Census of 1659. This census was conducted by the English government under Oliver Cromwell and provides valuable insight into the distribution of surnames across Ireland at that time.

The Evoy surname was particularly prevalent in County Westmeath, where it is believed to have originated. One notable figure from this region was Patrick Evoy (1768-1848), a prominent landowner and member of the Irish gentry. He served as the High Sheriff of County Westmeath in 1810.

Another noteworthy individual bearing the Evoy surname was Sergeant James Evoy (1852-1914), an Irish-born soldier who served in the British Army. He was awarded the Victoria Cross, the highest military decoration for valor, for his actions during the Second Anglo-Afghan War in 1879.

In the realm of literature, one cannot overlook the contribution of Irish poet and playwright William Evoy (1911-1995). Born in County Westmeath, he was known for his works that captured the essence of rural Irish life and the struggles of the working class.

While the Evoy surname has its roots firmly planted in Ireland, it has since spread across the globe, with bearers of the name making their mark in various fields and leaving an indelible imprint on history.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Evoy

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

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

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