Explore the Family Name Dewalt
The meaning of Dewalt
Americanized form of German Dewald. Compare Dawalt, Daywalt, and Devault 3.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Dewalt in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Dewalt slightly decreased between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Dewalt ranked 9,998 in popularity but dropped to 10,326 in 2010, indicating a decrease of 3.28%. Despite the dip in rank, the number of individuals bearing the Dewalt name actually rose from 2,974 in 2000 to 3,120 in 2010, marking an increase of 4.91%. The proportion per 100k people also saw a slight decrease from 1.1 to 1.06.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #9,998 | #10,326 | -3.28% |
| Count | 2,974 | 3,120 | 4.91% |
| Proportion per 100k | 1.1 | 1.06 | -3.64% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Dewalt
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows some shifts within the Dewalt surname bearers. In 2000, the majority of Dewalts identified as White (68.06%), followed by Black (28.04%). By 2010, while these two ethnic identities remained the most common, their proportions had shifted to 64.49% and 30.26% respectively. Notably, the proportion of Dewalts identifying as Hispanic nearly doubled during this decade, increasing from 1.48% to 2.44%. Also worth noting is the rise in the number of Dewalts identifying with two or more races, which increased by 32%. The proportions of Dewalts identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native were both recorded as zero in 2010, indicating either a decrease in these populations or data suppression for privacy reasons.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 68.06% | 64.49% | -5.25% |
| Black | 28.04% | 30.26% | 7.92% |
| Hispanic | 1.48% | 2.44% | 64.86% |
| Two or More Races | 1.75% | 2.31% | 32% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.4% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.27% | 0% | 0% |