Explore the Family Name Hewins
The meaning of Hewins
English (Warwickshire): variant of Ewens with prosthetic initial H-.
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How common is the last name Hewins in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Hewins has seen some change between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Hewins ranked 34,342 in popularity and rose to 34,878 by 2010, showing a slight decrease in popularity by 1.56%. However, the count of individuals with this surname increased from 624 in 2000 to 647 in 2010, marking a 3.69% increase. The proportion of people with the Hewins surname per 100,000 also saw a small dip of 4.35%, going from 0.23 in 2000 to 0.22 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #34,342 | #34,878 | -1.56% |
| Count | 624 | 647 | 3.69% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.23 | 0.22 | -4.35% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Hewins
When looking at the ethnic identity associated with the Hewins surname based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, there have been some shifts between 2000 and 2010. The largest proportion identify as White, with 79.81% in 2000 slightly decreasing to 78.83% by 2010. Those identifying as Black made up 15.71% in 2000, rising to 16.69% in 2010. A smaller percentage identified as Asian or Pacific Islander (0.80% in 2000 and 0.77% in 2010) or belonging to two or more races (3.04% in 2000 and 2.78% in 2010). There were no reported individuals identifying as Hispanic or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 79.81% | 78.83% | -1.23% |
| Black | 15.71% | 16.69% | 6.24% |
| Two or More Races | 3.04% | 2.78% | -8.55% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.8% | 0.77% | -3.75% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |