Explore the Family Name Dewing
The meaning of Dewing
English (Norfolk): unexplained.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Dewing in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Dewing ranked 27,595 in popularity in 2000 and dropped to 29,473 in 2010, indicating a decrease in popularity of 6.81%. The count of individuals with this surname also decreased slightly from 822 in 2000 to 801 in 2010, a fall of 2.55%. This reflects a decline in the proportion per 100k from 0.3 in 2000 to 0.27 in 2010, a drop of 10%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #27,595 | #29,473 | -6.81% |
| Count | 822 | 801 | -2.55% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.3 | 0.27 | -10% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Dewing
Turning to ethnicity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals that the majority of people with the Dewing surname identified as White, with a slight increase from 93.55% in 2000 to 93.76% in 2010. The next most common ethnic identity was Asian/Pacific Islander, which decreased slightly from 2.8% in 2000 to 2.75% in 2010. People identifying as two or more races also saw a decrease from 2.19% in 2000 to 1.75% in 2010. Notably, there was an increase in the percentage of individuals with the Dewing surname who identified as Hispanic, rising from 0.61% in 2000 to 1% in 2010. No individuals with the Dewing surname identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.55% | 93.76% | 0.22% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 2.8% | 2.75% | -1.79% |
| Two or More Races | 2.19% | 1.75% | -20.09% |
| Hispanic | 0.61% | 1% | 63.93% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |