Explore the Family Name Hunnewell
The meaning of Hunnewell
English: variant of Honeywell.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Hunnewell in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Hunnewell has seen a slight decrease in its popularity over the decade from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 32,782nd most popular, but by 2010, it had slipped to 34,390th place, marking a drop of 4.91%. Similarly, the total count of people with this surname declined marginally from 660 to 659, a decrease of just 0.15%. The proportion per 100,000 people also decreased from 0.24 to 0.22 during the same period, representing a change of -8.33%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #32,782 | #34,390 | -4.91% |
| Count | 660 | 659 | -0.15% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.24 | 0.22 | -8.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Hunnewell
Turning to ethnic identity, the Hunnewell surname is predominantly associated with individuals identifying as white, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, 97.73% of those with the surname identified as white and this figure only dropped slightly to 96.81% in 2010. However, the percentage of those identifying as two or more races saw a substantial decline from 1.52% to 0.76%, marking a decrease of 50%. No individuals with the surname Hunnewell identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either 2000 or 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.73% | 96.81% | -0.94% |
| Two or More Races | 1.52% | 0.76% | -50% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |