Explore the Family Name Lewman
The meaning of Lewman
Possibly an Americanized form of German Luhmann 1.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Lewman in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Lewman has seen a slight dip in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Lewman was ranked 34,342nd among surnames in the United States, with a total count of 624 individuals bearing the name. By 2010, the rank had dropped to 37,646 with an overall count of 591, marking declines of 9.62% and 5.29%, respectively. The proportion of people named Lewman per 100k also fell by 13.04% over this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #34,342 | #37,646 | -9.62% |
| Count | 624 | 591 | -5.29% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.23 | 0.2 | -13.04% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Lewman
Looking at the ethnicity breakdown provided by the Decennial U.S. Census, there were no significant changes for the Lewman surname between 2000 and 2010. The majority of people with this surname identified as White, although the percentage dropped slightly from 96.63% to 95.6%. There was a notable increase in individuals who identified their ethnicity as two or more races, growing from 0.80% to 1.69%. Meanwhile, individuals identifying as Hispanic saw a rise from 0.96% to 1.18%. The percentages of those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native remained at zero, while the latter category saw a decrease from 1.12% in 2000.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.63% | 95.6% | -1.07% |
| Two or More Races | 0.8% | 1.69% | 111.25% |
| Hispanic | 0.96% | 1.18% | 22.92% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 1.12% | 0% | 0% |