Explore the Family Name Hewell
The meaning of Hewell
English (London): 1. from the Middle English personal name Hu(g)hel, a pet form of Hugh. See Hugh and compare Hewlett. 2. variant of Ewell with prosthetic H-.
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How common is the last name Hewell in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Hewell has experienced a slight decrease in popularity. In 2000, Hewell was ranked 30,120th in terms of most common surnames, and by 2010, it had slipped to 31,587th—a decrease of 4.87%. The total number of people bearing this surname also declined marginally from 734 in 2000 to 732 in 2010. As a result, the proportion of individuals named Hewell per 100,000 people decreased by 7.41% over the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #30,120 | #31,587 | -4.87% |
| Count | 734 | 732 | -0.27% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.27 | 0.25 | -7.41% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Hewell
The Decennial U.S. Census also provides insights into the ethnicity associated with the surname Hewell. In 2010, the majority of people with this surname identified as White (83.88%), closely followed by Black ethnicity at 9.70%. These figures represent minor decreases for both ethnic identities compared to 2000 data (White was 84.60% and Black was 10.63%). However, there has been an increase in the Hispanic ethnicity, rising from 2.59% in 2000 to 3.69% in 2010. Meanwhile, the representation of Asian/Pacific Islander dipped slightly from 1.50% to 1.37%. Notably, the 2010 census data included people who identify with two or more races and this group accounted for 1.37% of those with the Hewell surname. There was no change in the percentage of those identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 84.6% | 83.88% | -0.85% |
| Black | 10.63% | 9.7% | -8.75% |
| Hispanic | 2.59% | 3.69% | 42.47% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.5% | 1.37% | -8.67% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.37% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |