Explore the Family Name Dewell
How common is the last name Dewell in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Dewell has seen a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 35,487 and fell to 37,792 in 2010, representing a 6.5% drop. The count of people with this last name also decreased from 600 in 2000 to 588 in 2010, a reduction of 2%. Consequently, the proportion per 100,000 people also fell by 9.09%, from 0.22 to 0.20.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #35,487 | #37,792 | -6.5% |
| Count | 600 | 588 | -2% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.22 | 0.2 | -9.09% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Dewell
In terms of ethnicity, data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows some shifts within the Dewell surname. In 2000, 96.17% identified as White, but this decreased to 94.05% in 2010. Those identifying as Hispanic increased from 1.33% to 2.04% during the same period. Similarly, the percentage of Dewells identifying as two or more races saw a significant increase from 1% in 2000 to 2.55% in 2010. In contrast, those identifying as Black dropped from 1.33% in 2000 to zero in 2010. Notably, there was an introduction of Asian/Pacific Islander identification at 0.85% in 2010, while American Indian and Alaskan Native identification remained at 0% for both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.17% | 94.05% | -2.2% |
| Two or More Races | 1% | 2.55% | 155% |
| Hispanic | 1.33% | 2.04% | 53.38% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.85% | 0% |
| Black | 1.33% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |