Explore the Family Name Ewer
The meaning of Ewer
English (Hertfordshire, Middlesex, and Buckinghamshire): occupational name from Middle English ewere, a shortened form of ewerer ‘servant who supplied guests at the table with water to wash their hands’. The word ewerer is itself a derivative of Old French and Middle English ewer ‘water pitcher’, also recorded in Middle English as ower. Compare Lower.
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How common is the last name Ewer in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Ewer has seen a slight increase in the United States. In 2000, it ranked 23,454 in overall popularity with a count of 1,011 people carrying the name. By 2010, the rank had risen marginally to 23,432, and the count had increased by 7.32 percent to 1,085 individuals. However, the proportion of the U.S. population bearing the surname Ewer per 100,000 people remained consistent at 0.37.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #23,454 | #23,432 | 0.09% |
| Count | 1,011 | 1,085 | 7.32% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.37 | 0.37 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Ewer
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals some shifts amongst those with the surname Ewer between 2000 and 2010. Most notably, the number of Asian/Pacific Islander individuals with this surname grew substantially, jumping from 0.49 percent to 0.74 percent. There was also a new group identified: individuals claiming two or more races, accounting for 2.21 percent of all Ewers. The percentage of individuals identifying as White with this surname dipped slightly from 95.45 percent to 93.18 percent. Similarly, Hispanic representation decreased marginally from 2.08 percent to 2.03 percent. The percentage of Black individuals with this surname saw a small increase from 1.29 percent to 1.38 percent. Lastly, there were a few who identified as American Indian and Alaskan Native in 2010, whereas none were reported in 2000.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.45% | 93.18% | -2.38% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 2.21% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 2.08% | 2.03% | -2.4% |
| Black | 1.29% | 1.38% | 6.98% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.49% | 0.74% | 51.02% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0.46% | 0% |