Explore the Family Name Erway
The meaning of Erway
Americanized form of German Erwe: probably a variant of Erbe. Compare Ervay.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Erway in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Erway saw a slight increase in prevalence between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Erway was ranked as the 30,443rd most popular surname in the U.S., while in 2010 it moved up to the 30,101st place, marking a 1.12% improvement. The number of people with this surname also rose from 724 to 779 during this period, indicating a growth rate of 7.6%. However, its proportion per 100,000 people slightly decreased by 3.7%, settling at 0.26 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #30,443 | #30,101 | 1.12% |
| Count | 724 | 779 | 7.6% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.27 | 0.26 | -3.7% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Erway
When considering the ethnic identity associated with the surname Erway, data from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals some shifts from 2000 to 2010. The majority of Erway bearers identified as White, accounting for 96.69% in 2000 and 95.38% in 2010 - a slight decrease of 1.35%. Meanwhile, those identifying as Hispanic increased by 40%, although they still represented a small proportion (1.54%) in 2010. There was also a 16.27% rise in individuals claiming two or more races, moving from 1.66% in 2000 to 1.93% in 2010. The data revealed no Erway bearers identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either of the census years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.69% | 95.38% | -1.35% |
| Two or More Races | 1.66% | 1.93% | 16.27% |
| Hispanic | 1.1% | 1.54% | 40% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |