Explore the Family Name Lewing
The meaning of Lewing
1. English: variant of Loving. 2. English: variant of Lewin 1. 3. North German: habitational name from a place near Stade in Lower Saxony.
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How common is the last name Lewing in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Lewing underwent some changes between 2000 and 2010. In the year 2000, the surname ranked 44,192 in popularity with a total count of 459, whereas by 2010, it had dropped to 47,791 in rank with a slightly lower count of 443. This represents a decline of 8.14 percent in rank and 3.49 percent in the count over a decade. Additionally, the proportion of individuals with the Lewing surname per 100,000 people also decreased from 0.17 in 2000 to 0.15 in 2010, a decrease of 11.76 percent.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #44,192 | #47,791 | -8.14% |
| Count | 459 | 443 | -3.49% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.17 | 0.15 | -11.76% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Lewing
The Decennial U.S. Census data also provides insight into the ethnicity associated with the Lewing surname. Between 2000 and 2010, there were notable changes. The number of individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and those reporting two or more races both fell to zero. However, the percentage of individuals identifying as White increased from 90.63 to 93.23. In contrast, the percentage of Black individuals decreased from 2.83 to 1.58. The Hispanic population experienced a growth of 23.85 percent, and the American Indian and Alaskan Native category saw an increase of 54.96 percent.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 90.63% | 93.23% | 2.87% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 1.31% | 2.03% | 54.96% |
| Black | 2.83% | 1.58% | -44.17% |
| Hispanic | 1.09% | 1.35% | 23.85% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.09% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 3.05% | 0% | 0% |