Explore the Family Name Attwell
The meaning of Attwell
English: variant of Atwell.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Attwell in the United States?
The surname Attwell has seen a slight increase in popularity between the years 2000 and 2010, as per data from the Decennial U.S. Census. In the year 2000, Attwell was ranked 117,538 in terms of popularity, with 137 individuals carrying the name. By 2010, the rank had improved slightly to 116,829 with an increase of 8.76% to 149 individuals. The proportion of people with this surname per 100,000 remained consistent at 0.05.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #117,538 | #116,829 | 0.6% |
| Count | 137 | 149 | 8.76% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.05 | 0.05 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Attwell
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the majority of individuals with the surname Attwell identified as White, accounting for 83.21% in 2000, which slightly increased to 83.89% by 2010. There was a notable decrease in the percentage of those identifying as Black, from 10.22% in 2000 down to 7.38% in 2010. Those identifying as Hispanic made up 5.84% in 2000, dropping to 5.37% in 2010. There were no recorded instances of individuals with the Attwell surname identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native during these years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 83.21% | 83.89% | 0.82% |
| Black | 10.22% | 7.38% | -27.79% |
| Hispanic | 5.84% | 5.37% | -8.05% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |