Explore the Family Name Dwan
The meaning of Dwan
1. Irish (Tipperary and Offaly): Anglicized form of Gaelic Ó Dubháin or Ó Damháin (see Doane). 2. Chinese: variant of Duan.
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How common is the last name Dwan in the United States?
According to the data derived from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Dwan witnessed a slight decline in popularity between 2000 and 2010. Ranked at 45,651 in 2000, it fell to 51,176 by 2010, reflecting a 12.1% drop. The count of individuals with the Dwan surname also reduced from 441 to 407 during this period, marking a 7.71% decrease. Consequently, the proportion of people named Dwan per 100,000 population diminished from 0.16 to 0.14, a 12.5% decline.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #45,651 | #51,176 | -12.1% |
| Count | 441 | 407 | -7.71% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.16 | 0.14 | -12.5% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Dwan
The ethnicity associated with the surname Dwan has seen some shifts from 2000 to 2010, as per the data from the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, 89.8% of Dwans identified as White, which slightly increased to 90.17% by 2010. The portion of Asian/Pacific Islanders among those bearing the Dwan surname decreased from 7.26% to 6.63%. The representation of Hispanic ethnicity emerged in 2010, accounting for 1.23% of Dwans, a category that was absent in 2000. Data suggests no individuals of Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnicity held this surname during either census year. The "Two or more races" category dropped from 1.36% in 2000 to zero in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 89.8% | 90.17% | 0.41% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 7.26% | 6.63% | -8.68% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.23% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.36% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |