Explore the Family Name Dewire
The meaning of Dewire
1. Irish: variant of Dwyer. This form of the surname is rare in Ireland and Britain. 2. Probably also an Americanized form of Walloon (of Flemish origin) Dewier, a cognate of Dutch Van der Wier (see Wier). Some characteristic forenames: French Laurent.
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How common is the last name Dewire in the United States?
According to data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Dewire has slightly decreased between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 54,020th most popular surname, but it slipped to the 55,841st position in 2010, marking a decline of 3.37%. However, the actual count of individuals with the Dewire surname increased from 358 in 2000 to 367 in 2010, a change of 2.51%. The proportion of the Dewire surname per 100,000 people also saw a decrease of 7.69%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #54,020 | #55,841 | -3.37% |
| Count | 358 | 367 | 2.51% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.13 | 0.12 | -7.69% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Dewire
When looking at the ethnic identity associated with the Dewire surname, based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the majority identify as White, although there was a slight decrease from 97.77% in 2000 to 95.91% in 2010. The 2010 census introduced a small percentage (2.18%) of individuals identifying with two or more races, which did not appear in the 2000 data. There were no recorded instances of individuals with the Dewire surname identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either 2000 or 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.77% | 95.91% | -1.9% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 2.18% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |