Explore the Family Name Dewick
The meaning of Dewick
English (mainly Nottinghamshire): apparently a habitational name from a lost place called Diwike. Such a place is recorded in Warwickshire in 1398.
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How common is the last name Dewick in the United States?
According to data derived from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Dewick has grown in popularity over the years. In 2000, it was ranked as the 81,414th most popular surname, but by 2010, it had climbed to rank 75,317, a change of 7.49%. The number of people bearing this surname also increased from 216 in 2000, to 256 in 2010, a rise of 18.52%. Consequently, the proportion of people per 100,000 with the Dewick surname rose from 0.08 to 0.09 during this period, marking a 12.5% increase.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #81,414 | #75,317 | 7.49% |
| Count | 216 | 256 | 18.52% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.08 | 0.09 | 12.5% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Dewick
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the majority of people with the Dewick surname identify as White. In 2000, 98.61% identified as such and while this figure slightly declined to 97.66% in 2010, it still represents a significant majority. No individuals identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year. However, the percentage identifying as Hispanic saw an increase from 0% in 2000 to 2.34% in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.61% | 97.66% | -0.96% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.34% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |