Explore the Family Name Awe
The meaning of Awe
1. German: variant of Aue. 2. West African (Nigeria): Yoruba name of unexplained etymology.
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How common is the last name Awe in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Awe has seen a notable rise in popularity over a decade, moving from rank 24,680 in 2000 to 22,809 in 2010. This represents an increase of 7.58%. In terms of absolute numbers, the count of individuals carrying the Awe surname also increased by 18.46%, rising from 948 in 2000 to 1,123 in 2010. The proportion of individuals with the Awe surname per 100,000 people similarly saw an increase of 8.57%, moving from 0.35 to 0.38.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #24,680 | #22,809 | 7.58% |
| Count | 948 | 1,123 | 18.46% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.35 | 0.38 | 8.57% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Awe
In terms of ethnicity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census suggests some shifts between 2000 and 2010. While the percentage of individuals with the Awe surname identifying as White decreased by 13.64%, dropping from 77.43% to 66.87%, the percentage identifying as Black saw a significant increase of 69.87%, rising from 16.46% to 27.96%. Additionally, 1.42% identified as Asian/Pacific Islander in 2010, which was not reported in 2000. Those identifying as Hispanic slightly decreased by 5.84%, going from 2.74% to 2.58%. The percentage of those identifying as two or more races dropped to zero in 2010 from 2.74% in 2000. There were no individuals who identified as American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 77.43% | 66.87% | -13.64% |
| Black | 16.46% | 27.96% | 69.87% |
| Hispanic | 2.74% | 2.58% | -5.84% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 1.42% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 2.74% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |