Explore the Family Name Dewan
The meaning of Dewan
1. Indian, Pakistani, and Bangladeshi: status name for a treasurer or court official, a derivative of Arabic dīwān ‘royal court, tribunal of justice, or treasury’. Under the Mughal administration in India the dewan was usually the highest official in a state. 2. Irish: shortened Anglicized form of Ó Dubháin or Ó Damháin; see Devine and Duane. Some characteristic forenames: Indian Rajiv, Anil, Brij, Naresh, Rakesh, Renu, Ritu, Sanjeev, Sunil, Tarun, Vijay, Amrit.
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How common is the last name Dewan in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Dewan has experienced a growth in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it ranked 22,164th most common surname but rose to 20,274th by 2010, marking an increase of 8.53%. The number of individuals with this surname also grew during this decade, going from 1,088 to 1,312, indicating a significant increase of 20.59%. Consequently, the proportion of people named Dewan per 100,000 also saw a rise of 10.0% over the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #22,164 | #20,274 | 8.53% |
| Count | 1,088 | 1,312 | 20.59% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.4 | 0.44 | 10% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Dewan
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the number of individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander with the surname Dewan saw a notable increase from 33.00% to 45.27%, a change of 37.18%. Meanwhile, those identifying as White decreased from 56.89% to 47.03%, a decline of 17.33%. The proportion of individuals who identify as two or more races also fell by 35.0%, however, there was a small increase of 13.14% of individuals identifying as Black. The data for Hispanics and American Indian and Alaskan Natives was suppressed.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 56.89% | 47.03% | -17.33% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 33% | 45.27% | 37.18% |
| Two or More Races | 6.8% | 4.42% | -35% |
| Black | 1.75% | 1.98% | 13.14% |
| Hispanic | 1.1% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.46% | 0% | 0% |