Explore the Family Name Dwire
The meaning of Dwire
Irish: variant of Dwyer.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Dwire in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Dwire has modestly increased over a decade. In 2000, Dwire was ranked as the 32,984th most common surname in the United States with a count of 655 instances. By 2010, the rank had improved slightly to 32,562, with a total count of 706 individuals bearing this surname - corresponding to an increase of 7.79%. The proportion of the surname Dwire per 100,000 people in the U.S remained constant at 0.24.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #32,984 | #32,562 | 1.28% |
| Count | 655 | 706 | 7.79% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.24 | 0.24 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Dwire
Regarding the ethnic identity associated with the surname Dwire, the Decennial U.S. Census data indicates minor changes from 2000 to 2010. The majority of Dwires identified as White, making up approximately 97% in 2000 and 96% in 2010. A small percentage self-identified as Hispanic, increasing from 0.92% in 2000 to 1.7% in 2010. Additionally, by 2010, there were new instances of Dwire individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or from two or more races, though these figures were less than 1%. The number of those identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native dropped to zero.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.1% | 96.32% | -0.8% |
| Hispanic | 0.92% | 1.7% | 84.78% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0.99% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.71% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 1.07% | 0% | 0% |