Explore the Family Name Dweck
The meaning of Dweck
Jewish (from Syria, Lebanon, and Egypt): nickname based on a vernacular pronunciation of standard Arabic duwayk ‘cockerel’, also ‘long-necked earthenware jug’. Some characteristic forenames: Jewish Haim, Haskel, Moshe, Hillel, Shlomo.
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How common is the last name Dweck in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname 'Dweck' has increased over the decade from 2000 to 2010. It moved up in rankings from 35,585 to 32,710, marking an upward shift of 8.08%. The number of people bearing this surname also expanded during this period, with the count rising from 598 to 702, a growth rate of 17.39%. The proportion per 100k people also saw a slight increase, moving from 0.22 to 0.24, indicating a 9.09% change.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #35,585 | #32,710 | 8.08% |
| Count | 598 | 702 | 17.39% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.22 | 0.24 | 9.09% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Dweck
In terms of ethnicity, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname 'Dweck' predominantly identifies with White ethnicity, accounting for 96.32% in 2000 and slightly growing to 96.44% in 2010. There was a notable increase in the Hispanic ethnicity representation within this surname group, climbing by 44.91% from 1.67% in 2000 to 2.42% in 2010. Conversely, the representation of Black ethnicity decreased by 24.50%, going down from 1.51% in 2000 to 1.14% in 2010. Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnicities did not have any representation in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.32% | 96.44% | 0.12% |
| Hispanic | 1.67% | 2.42% | 44.91% |
| Black | 1.51% | 1.14% | -24.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |