Explore the Family Name Dewdney
The meaning of Dewdney
English (of Norman origin): from a personal name, French Dieudonné ‘God-given’ or possibly ‘given to God’ (from Latin Deodonatus).
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Dewdney in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Dewdney saw a rise in popularity between 2000 and 2010. Ranked 113,519th in 2000, it moved up to 106,570th in 2010, marking a positive change of 6.12 percent. The count of individuals named Dewdney also increased from 143 in 2000 to 167 in 2010, a significant growth of approximately 16.78 percent. As a proportion per 100,000 people, the name saw an upward trend, moving from 0.05 in 2000 to 0.06 in 2010, a 20 percent increase.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #113,519 | #106,570 | 6.12% |
| Count | 143 | 167 | 16.78% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.05 | 0.06 | 20% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Dewdney
In terms of ethnicity, based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the majority of individuals with the surname Dewdney identified as Black, making up 57.34 percent in 2000 and slightly increasing to 58.08 percent in 2010. The next largest ethnic group was White, representing 34.97 percent in 2000 and slightly decreasing to 34.13 percent in 2010. Those reporting two or more races made up 7.69 percent in 2000 and dropped to 5.99 percent in 2010. No individuals identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during both census periods.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 57.34% | 58.08% | 1.29% |
| White | 34.97% | 34.13% | -2.4% |
| Two or More Races | 7.69% | 5.99% | -22.11% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |