Explore the Family Name Dwinell
The meaning of Dwinell
English: unexplained.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Dwinell in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Dwinell saw a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked at 33,735 but fell to 33,941 in 2010, a drop of 0.61%. Despite this change in ranking, the actual count of people with this surname increased by 5.18%, from 637 to 670. The proportion per 100k also dropped marginally by 4.17%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #33,735 | #33,941 | -0.61% |
| Count | 637 | 670 | 5.18% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.24 | 0.23 | -4.17% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Dwinell
Turning to ethnic identity, data from the Decennial U.S. Census indicates that the majority of individuals with the surname Dwinell identify as White, although there was a slight decline from 95.29% in 2000 to 93.88% in 2010. There was a small increase in those identifying as Hispanic, from 2.35% to 2.54% during the same period. There was a significant growth in individuals who identify with two or more ethnicities, moving from 1.73% to 2.24%. In 2010, the information shows a minor presence of individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, while no individuals identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.29% | 93.88% | -1.48% |
| Hispanic | 2.35% | 2.54% | 8.09% |
| Two or More Races | 1.73% | 2.24% | 29.48% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.75% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |