Explore the Family Name Lewelling
The meaning of Lewelling
Altered form of Welsh Llewellyn.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Lewelling in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Lewelling has shown a marginal increase between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Lewelling was ranked 42,056 in terms of prevalence and this improved slightly to a rank of 41,959 in 2010, representing a 0.23% change. The number of people carrying the surname also increased from 486 in 2000 to 518 in 2010, marking a 6.58% rise. However, when considered as a proportion per 100,000 people, the figure remained constant at 0.18 for both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #42,056 | #41,959 | 0.23% |
| Count | 486 | 518 | 6.58% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.18 | 0.18 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Lewelling
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Lewelling also saw some changes over the decade, according to the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, the majority of Lewellings identified as White (94.24%), a figure which dropped slightly to 92.28% by 2010. There were no recorded instances of this surname among Asian/Pacific Islanders or Black individuals during these years. A noteworthy growth occurred within the multi-racial population, climbing from 2.06% in 2000 to 2.90% in 2010, representing a 40.78% change. Additionally, there was a 40.61% increase in the Hispanic representation, moving from 1.65% in 2000 to 2.32% in 2010. The percentage of American Indian and Alaskan Natives with the surname experienced a rise of 20.83%, from 1.44% to 1.74%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.24% | 92.28% | -2.08% |
| Two or More Races | 2.06% | 2.9% | 40.78% |
| Hispanic | 1.65% | 2.32% | 40.61% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 1.44% | 1.74% | 20.83% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |