Explore the Family Name Alwine
The meaning of Alwine
Americanized form of German Allwein. Compare Allwine.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Alwine in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Alwine has seen slight changes in its popularity between 2000 and 2010. Ranked 22,336th in 2000, the name dropped to the 23,432nd position by 2010, indicating a decrease of 4.91%. However, the count of people bearing the surname Alwine increased from 1,076 to 1,085 during this period, marking a modest growth of 0.84%. The proportion per 100,000 people also saw a small decline of 7.5%, sitting at 0.37 by 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #22,336 | #23,432 | -4.91% |
| Count | 1,076 | 1,085 | 0.84% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.4 | 0.37 | -7.5% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Alwine
The ethnicity associated with the surname Alwine also underwent some changes from 2000 to 2010 according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. Predominantly held by individuals identifying as White (96.87% in 2010), the surname saw a marginal decrease of 0.06% in this ethnic identity group over the decade. Interestingly, there was a significant increase of 141.54% in the Hispanic category, rising from 0.65% to 1.57%. The percentage of those identifying with two or more races declined by approximately 42.94%, from 1.77% to 1.01%. There were no recorded instances of the surname among individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.93% | 96.87% | -0.06% |
| Hispanic | 0.65% | 1.57% | 141.54% |
| Two or More Races | 1.77% | 1.01% | -42.94% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |