Explore the Family Name Hewey
The meaning of Hewey
English (London): variant of Huey.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Hewey in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Hewey witnessed a decline between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 46,426th in terms of prevalence and dropped to 51,281st in 2010, marking a decrease of approximately 10.46%. The count of people bearing this surname also decreased from 432 in 2000 to 406 in 2010, revealing a decrease of around 6.02%. Consequently, the proportion per 100,000 people carrying the surname Hewey decreased by about 12.5% during this decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #46,426 | #51,281 | -10.46% |
| Count | 432 | 406 | -6.02% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.16 | 0.14 | -12.5% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Hewey
Regarding the ethnic identity associated with the surname Hewey, the Decennial U.S. Census data indicate shifts between 2000 and 2010. The percentage of individuals identifying as White decreased slightly from 83.10% to 82.27%. Those identifying as Hispanic saw an increase, moving from 2.78% to 3.69%, reflecting a significant change of 32.73%. Individuals who identified as American Indian and Alaskan Native also increased, rising from 6.25% to 7.39%. However, there was a noticeable decline among individuals identifying as Black, dropping from 4.40% to 3.20%. The percentages for individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or from two or more races were suppressed in the 2010 data for privacy reasons.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 83.1% | 82.27% | -1% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 6.25% | 7.39% | 18.24% |
| Hispanic | 2.78% | 3.69% | 32.73% |
| Black | 4.4% | 3.2% | -27.27% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.39% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 2.08% | 0% | 0% |