Explore the Family Name Iwan
The meaning of Iwan
Polish: from the personal name Iwan, Polish spelling of the Slavic name Ivan (see John). Some characteristic forenames: Polish Henryk, Karol, Malgorzata.
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How common is the last name Iwan in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Iwan saw a decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Iwan was ranked as the 46,839th most popular surname, but by 2010 it fell to the 55,741st spot, marking a decline of 19.01%. The number of people with the Iwan surname also declined during this period, dropping from 427 in 2000 to 368 in 2010, a decrease of 13.82%. The proportion of individuals with the Iwan surname per 100k population also decreased by 25.0% over this decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #46,839 | #55,741 | -19.01% |
| Count | 427 | 368 | -13.82% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.16 | 0.12 | -25% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Iwan
When looking at the ethnic identity of those with the Iwan surname, there were some notable changes from 2000 to 2010 according to the Decennial U.S. Census. White individuals made up the majority of those with the surname, although their percentage dropped slightly from 93.91% in 2000 to 90.76% in 2010. Meanwhile, the percentage of Asian/Pacific Islanders with the Iwan surname increased significantly from 3.98% to 5.71%, a change of 43.47%. There was also an increase among those identifying with two or more races, which went from 1.41% to 1.90%, a rise of 34.75%. The census data showed no Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native individuals with the Iwan surname in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.91% | 90.76% | -3.35% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 3.98% | 5.71% | 43.47% |
| Two or More Races | 1.41% | 1.9% | 34.75% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |