Explore the Family Name Dewbre
The meaning of Dewbre
English: altered form of Dewberry.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Dewbre in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Dewbre has experienced a surge in popularity. In 2000, it ranked 49,159th in prevalence but made a significant leap to the 46,404th spot by 2010, a change of 5.6%. The count of people bearing this surname also grew from 402 to 459 during the same period, marking a 14.18% increase. Consequently, the proportion of individuals with the Dewbre surname per 100,000 people rose by 6.67%, showing a growth from 0.15 to 0.16.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #49,159 | #46,404 | 5.6% |
| Count | 402 | 459 | 14.18% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.15 | 0.16 | 6.67% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Dewbre
The ethnic identity associated with the Dewbre surname has also seen some shifts between 2000 and 2010, as shown by the Decennial U.S. Census data. People identifying as White made up the largest portion of those with the Dewbre surname, although their percentage dropped slightly (-5.26%) from 94.28% to 89.32% over the decade. Those identifying as two or more races saw substantial growth (286.29%), increasing from 1.24% to 4.79%. The Hispanic representation also increased significantly by 112.64%, moving from 1.74% to 3.70%. However, the percentage of American Indian and Alaskan Native decreased by 38.55%, falling from 2.49% to 1.53%. There were no individuals with the Dewbre surname who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or Black in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.28% | 89.32% | -5.26% |
| Two or More Races | 1.24% | 4.79% | 286.29% |
| Hispanic | 1.74% | 3.7% | 112.64% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 2.49% | 1.53% | -38.55% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |