Explore the Family Name Dawe
The meaning of Dawe
1. English (Devon and Cornwall): variant of Daw. 2. German: from the ancient Germanic personal name Davo based on dau ‘custom, tradition’. This surname is rare in Germany.
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How common is the last name Dawe in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Dawe has seen a slight increase over the years. In 2000, Dawe was ranked as the 16,540th most popular surname and by 2010, it moved up to the 16,427th spot, showing a 0.68% change in rank. The count of individuals with the Dawe surname also rose from 1,599 in 2000 to 1,751 in 2010, marking a 9.51% increase. Despite these changes, the proportion of the Dawe surname per 100,000 people remained constant at 0.59.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #16,540 | #16,427 | 0.68% |
| Count | 1,599 | 1,751 | 9.51% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.59 | 0.59 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Dawe
When we observe the ethnic identity associated with the surname Dawe according to the Decennial U.S. Census data, there have been some notable shifts between 2000 and 2010. The percentage of Dawe's identifying as White slightly decreased from 93.06% to 92.58%. Meanwhile, those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and Hispanic saw increases of 32.80% and 45.56%, respectively. The number of Dawe's identifying as Two or More Races and Black both saw decreases, shifting from 1.75% to 1.20% and 1.63% to 1.43%, respectively. Lastly, the American Indian and Alaskan Native Dawe population experienced a modest growth of 9.52%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.06% | 92.58% | -0.52% |
| Hispanic | 1.69% | 2.46% | 45.56% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.25% | 1.66% | 32.8% |
| Black | 1.63% | 1.43% | -12.27% |
| Two or More Races | 1.75% | 1.2% | -31.43% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.63% | 0.69% | 9.52% |