Explore the Family Name Erlewine
The meaning of Erlewine
Americanized form of German Erlewein, from the personal name Erlwin, composed of the elements erl ‘free man, noble fighter’ + win ‘friend’.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Erlewine in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Erlewine has seen a slight decrease from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, the surname was ranked 60,706th and this dropped to 65,066th in 2010, showing a 7.18% decrease. The total count of people bearing the surname also dipped slightly from 310 in 2000 to 305 in 2010, marking a 1.61% decline. Similarly, the proportion per 100,000 people decreased by 9.09%, moving from 0.11 in 2000 to 0.10 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #60,706 | #65,066 | -7.18% |
| Count | 310 | 305 | -1.61% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.1 | -9.09% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Erlewine
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census reveals that the majority of individuals with the Erlewine surname identified as White. However, there was a minor decrease in this demographic from 95.48% in 2000 to 93.11% in 2010. While those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native remained at 0% for both years, there were interesting shifts in other ethnic identities. The percentage of those reporting two or more races increased by 15.93%, rising from 2.26% in 2000 to 2.62% in 2010. Furthermore, the Hispanic population saw the most significant growth, with an increase of 86.08%, going up from 1.94% in 2000 to 3.61% in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.48% | 93.11% | -2.48% |
| Hispanic | 1.94% | 3.61% | 86.08% |
| Two or More Races | 2.26% | 2.62% | 15.93% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |