Explore the Family Name Ewig
The meaning of Ewig
German: habitational name from a place called Ewich near Attendorn, Westphalia. Some characteristic forenames: German Otto.
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How common is the last name Ewig in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Ewig has seen a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. The ranking of the surname fell from 53,191 in 2000 to 57,914 in 2010, marking a decline of 8.88%. The count of individuals with this surname also dropped from 365 in 2000 to 351 in 2010, a decrease of 3.84%. Similarly, the proportion of this surname per 100k people decreased by 14.29%, from 0.14 in 2000 to 0.12 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #53,191 | #57,914 | -8.88% |
| Count | 365 | 351 | -3.84% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.14 | 0.12 | -14.29% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Ewig
In terms of ethnicity associated with the surname Ewig, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that most individuals identify as White, although this percentage slightly declined from 95.34% in 2000 to 93.73% in 2010. Conversely, those identifying with two or more races increased significantly by 66.42%, from 1.37% in 2000 to 2.28% in 2010. Additionally, there was a noticeable increase in individuals of Hispanic ethnic identity, rising from 1.64% in 2000 to 2.56% in 2010. However, no individuals with the surname Ewig identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either 2000 or 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.34% | 93.73% | -1.69% |
| Hispanic | 1.64% | 2.56% | 56.1% |
| Two or More Races | 1.37% | 2.28% | 66.42% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |