Explore the Family Name Erwine
The meaning of Erwine
English (Cumbria): variant of Irvine.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Erwine in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Erwine had a slight decrease in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Erwine was ranked 71,143 in terms of popularity and this ranking slightly decreased to 71,678 in 2010. This represents a change of -0.75%. However, the count of individuals with this surname increased from 256 in 2000 to 272 in 2010, indicating a 6.25% increase. The proportion per 100,000 people remained constant at 0.09 for both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #71,143 | #71,678 | -0.75% |
| Count | 256 | 272 | 6.25% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.09 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Erwine
In regard to ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the vast majority of individuals with the surname Erwine identified as White. In 2000, 97.66% identified as White and this number saw a minimal decrease to 97.43% in 2010. No significant changes were reported in the categories of Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Hispanic, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native over the decade. It's important to note that some information might have been suppressed in the census for privacy reasons.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.66% | 97.43% | -0.24% |
| 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% |