Explore the Family Name Dewsnap
The meaning of Dewsnap
English: habitational name from Dewsnaps in Chinley (Derbyshire).
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How common is the last name Dewsnap in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Dewsnap experienced a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010, moving from rank 92,217 to 100,302. This change represents an 8.77% drop in ranking over that decade. The total count of individuals with this surname also saw a small reduction, declining by 2.7% from 185 people in 2000 to 180 in 2010. Consequently, the proportion per 100,000 people decreased by 14.29%, from 0.07 in 2000 to 0.06 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #92,217 | #100,302 | -8.77% |
| Count | 185 | 180 | -2.7% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.07 | 0.06 | -14.29% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Dewsnap
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the majority of individuals with the Dewsnap surname identified as White in both 2000 and 2010, with an increase of 2.78% over the decade (from 91.89% to 94.44%). In contrast, the percentage of those identifying as Hispanic saw a decrease, moving from 4.86% in 2000 to zero in 2010. There were no recorded instances of individuals with this surname identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 91.89% | 94.44% | 2.78% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 4.86% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |