Explore the Family Name Jewison
The meaning of Jewison
English (East Yorkshire): patronymic from the Middle English personal names Jew(e), Julle, or Jouet (all pet forms of the male name Julian or the female name Juliane) + -son; see Jew, Jewett, and Julian.
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How common is the last name Jewison in the United States?
According to data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Jewison has seen a notable increase between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 80,502nd most popular surname, while in 2010, it climbed significantly to the rank of 73,215. This change represents an increase of 9.05%. The count of people bearing this surname also rose from 219 in 2000 to 265 in 2010, a growth of 21.0%. Consequently, the proportion of people with the surname Jewison per 100,000 people also increased by 12.5%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #80,502 | #73,215 | 9.05% |
| Count | 219 | 265 | 21% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.08 | 0.09 | 12.5% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Jewison
In terms of ethnicity, data from the Decennial U.S. Census indicates that the overwhelming majority of individuals with the surname Jewison identify as White. In 2000, this group accounted for 95.43% of those bearing the surname, a figure which slightly increased to 95.85% by 2010. The second largest ethnic group within this surname is Hispanic, making up 3.20% in 2000 and slightly decreasing to 3.02% in 2010. There were no recorded instances of individuals with this surname identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.43% | 95.85% | 0.44% |
| Hispanic | 3.2% | 3.02% | -5.63% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |