Explore the Family Name Dwelly
The meaning of Dwelly
English: nickname from Middle English dwolli, dwelli (Old English dwollīc, dweollīc) ‘foolish, erring, heretical’, related to Middle English dwelen (Old English dwelian) ‘to wander, stray, err, go wrong in belief or judgement’, also ‘to deceive, delude, dupe’.
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How common is the last name Dwelly in the United States?
According to the data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname "Dwelly" has seen a decline between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Dwelly was ranked as the 83,965th most popular surname in the United States with a count of 208 occurrences across the nation. By 2010, however, it had dropped to the 97,210th position with a reduced occurrence of 187, marking a change of -15.77 in rank and -10.1 in count. A proportional decrease was also noted with the surname appearing 0.08 times per 100,000 people in 2000, shrinking to 0.06 by 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #83,965 | #97,210 | -15.77% |
| Count | 208 | 187 | -10.1% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.08 | 0.06 | -25% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Dwelly
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data indicates that the majority of individuals with the surname "Dwelly" identified themselves as White, both in 2000 and 2010. The percentage did slightly decrease from 98.56% in 2000 to 96.79% in 2010, reflecting a change of -1.80. No significant changes were reported for Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Hispanic, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnic identities, with these groups maintaining a zero percent representation throughout the decade under review.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.56% | 96.79% | -1.8% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |