Explore the Family Name De Wees
The meaning of De Wees
Dutch: variant of De Weese.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name De Wees in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname De Wees was ranked 12,256 in popularity in 2000 and slightly dropped to 12,560 by 2010, a decrease of about 2.48%. Despite the slip in ranking, the total count of individuals with this surname actually increased from 2,329 to 2,465 during the same period, marking an increase of 5.84%. The proportion of this surname per 100,000 people saw a small dip of 2.33%, going from 0.86 in 2000 to 0.84 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #12,256 | #12,560 | -2.48% |
| Count | 2,329 | 2,465 | 5.84% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.86 | 0.84 | -2.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name De Wees
Regarding the ethnic identity associated with the surname De Wees, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows some notable changes between 2000 and 2010. The majority identifying as White decreased slightly from 93.13% to 91.56%. Those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander showed a significant increase of 55.77%, from 0.52% to 0.81%. Similarly, those identifying as Hispanic saw an increase of 45.63%, rising to 1.50% from 1.03%. Individuals reporting two or more ethnicities also rose from 1.46% to 2.11% - an increase of 44.52%. There was a minor increase among those identifying as Black, up 2.53% from 3.56% to 3.65%. Lastly, the percentage of American Indian and Alaskan Natives went up slightly from 0.30% to 0.37% - a change of 23.33%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.13% | 91.56% | -1.69% |
| Black | 3.56% | 3.65% | 2.53% |
| Two or More Races | 1.46% | 2.11% | 44.52% |
| Hispanic | 1.03% | 1.5% | 45.63% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.52% | 0.81% | 55.77% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.3% | 0.37% | 23.33% |