Explore the Family Name Lewan
The meaning of Lewan
Polish (also Lewań): from a derivative of the personal name Lew 1.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Lewan in the United States?
Based on the data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Lewan shows a slight decrease between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the surname Lewan ranked 49,869 in popularity and fell to 52,970 by 2010, a decline of approximately 6.22%. Similarly, the count of individuals with the surname Lewan modestly decreased from 395 in 2000 to 391 in 2010. This represents a slight reduction of 1.01%. The proportion of people with the surname Lewan per 100,000 also dropped by 13.33% over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #49,869 | #52,970 | -6.22% |
| Count | 395 | 391 | -1.01% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.15 | 0.13 | -13.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Lewan
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census reveals that most individuals with the surname Lewan identify as White. However, there has been a minor shift in this categorization over time. In 2000, 98.23% identified as White, while in 2010, this number decreased slightly to 96.16%, a change of -2.11%. Additionally, the census of 2010 recorded individuals with the surname Lewan identifying with two or more races (1.79%) and as Hispanic (1.28%) for the first time. There was no record of individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either 2000 or 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.23% | 96.16% | -2.11% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.79% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.28% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |