Explore the Family Name Ewens
The meaning of Ewens
1. English (southern): variant of Ewen, with genitival or post-medieval excrescent -s. 2. German: variant of Ewen.
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How common is the last name Ewens in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Ewens has seen slight fluctuations between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 50,686th in terms of popularity, with a count of 387 individuals bearing the name. Over the following decade, its rank slightly dipped to 52,851st, but interestingly, the count of individuals with this surname increased by 1.29% to 392. This change also affected the proportion per 100k people, which decreased by 7.14%, moving from 0.14 to 0.13.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #50,686 | #52,851 | -4.27% |
| Count | 387 | 392 | 1.29% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.14 | 0.13 | -7.14% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Ewens
When observing the ethnic identity associated with the surname Ewens, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals several shifts over the 10-year span. In 2000, a large majority (81.65%) of those with the Ewens surname identified as White. This percentage increased by 2.17% by 2010, reaching 83.42%. The Hispanic demographic also saw an increase, going from 7.75% to 8.93%. However, there were decreases among other groups. The percentage of Black people with the Ewens surname dropped by 25.97%, moving from 7.24% to 5.36%. Additionally, in 2000, there was a 1.81% representation within the American Indian and Alaskan Native demographic, but by 2010, this figure had dropped to zero. A new shift emerged in 2010 when 1.53% of those with the Ewens surname identified as belonging to two or more races. Notably, there was no representation within the Asian/Pacific Islander group during either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 81.65% | 83.42% | 2.17% |
| Hispanic | 7.75% | 8.93% | 15.23% |
| Black | 7.24% | 5.36% | -25.97% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.53% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 1.81% | 0% | 0% |