Explore the Family Name Lerwill

The meaning of Lerwill

English: habitational name from Lerwell in Chittlehampton (Devon). The placename derives from an uncertain first element + Old English wella ‘well, spring, stream’.

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How common is the last name Lerwill in the United States?

Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Lerwill has seen a notable increase between 2000 and 2010. In the year 2000, Lerwill was ranked as the 121,058th most popular surname, with a count of 132. However, by 2010, the surname had climbed up the ranks to become the 115,639th most popular surname with an increased count of 151, marking a growth rate of 14.39%. Despite these changes, the proportion of this surname per 100,000 people remained steady at 0.05.

20002010Change
Rank#121,058#115,6394.48%
Count13215114.39%
Proportion per 100k0.050.050%

Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Lerwill

As for the ethnicity associated with the Lerwill name, it showed some interesting shifts over the decade, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, the majority of those bearing the Lerwill surname identified as White, accounting for 91.67%, followed by Hispanic at 4.55%. No individuals identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native. By 2010, there was a decrease in the proportion identifying as White to 80.79%, but an increase in those identifying as Hispanic to 10.6%. Additionally, a new ethnic identification appeared, with 5.3% reporting they belonged to two or more races. There were still no reported associations with Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native identities.

20002010Change
White91.67%80.79%-11.87%
Hispanic4.55%10.6%132.97%
Two or More Races0%5.3%0%
Asian/Pacific Islander0%0%0%
Black0%0%0%
American Indian and Alaskan Native0%0%0%