Explore the Family Name Hewatt
The meaning of Hewatt
English: variant of Hewitt.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Hewatt in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Hewatt has seen a modest shift in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 58,849th most popular and slightly dropped to the 59,603rd position in 2010, marking a decrease of 1.28%. However, the count of individuals with this surname increased from 322 to 339 during the same period, indicating an increase of 5.28%. This growth is somewhat offset when considering the proportion per 100k, which dipped from 0.12 to 0.11, a decrease of 8.33%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #58,849 | #59,603 | -1.28% |
| Count | 322 | 339 | 5.28% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.11 | -8.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Hewatt
In terms of ethnic identity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows that the majority of people with the Hewatt surname identified as White, although the percentage decreased slightly from 98.14% in 2000 to 95.58% in 2010. While there were no individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native for both census years, the 2010 census saw a small percentage (2.06%) identifying as Hispanic and another small group (1.47%) reporting they are of two or more races. The data marked with "(S)" was suppressed for privacy concerns.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.14% | 95.58% | -2.61% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.06% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.47% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |