Explore the Family Name Bews
The meaning of Bews
1. Scottish (Orkney): unexplained. 2. English (of Norman origin): habitational name from Bayeux in Calvados (France). The placename is from the name of the Gaulish tribe Bodiocassi (perhaps ‘the blond-haired ones’), or rather from its Latin rendering Baiocassi. 3. English (of Norman origin): variant of Bevis with vocalization of the -v-. Compare Buse.
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How common is the last name Bews in the United States?
The surname Bews, according to data from the Decennial U.S. Census, has seen a slight increase in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 121,780th most popular surname and by 2010 it had moved up slightly to 117,480th position, showing a rise of 3.53%. The count of people with this surname also increased during this period from 131 to 148, indicating a growth of 12.98%. However, the proportion per 100k people remained stable at 0.05.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #121,780 | #117,480 | 3.53% |
| Count | 131 | 148 | 12.98% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.05 | 0.05 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Bews
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that nearly all individuals with the surname Bews identify as White. From 2000 to 2010, there was a minimal decrease in the percentage of White individuals carrying this surname from 94.66% to 93.92%. During both years, no individuals with the Bews surname identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native. Similarly, none reported having two or more races.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.66% | 93.92% | -0.78% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |