Explore the Family Name Lewy
The meaning of Lewy
1. Polish: nickname for a left-handed person, from Polish lewy ‘left’. 2. Jewish (Ashkenazic): variant of Levy. Some characteristic forenames: German Berthold, Gerda, Guenter, Hans, Ilse, Siegfried, Winfried. Polish Janusz, Lucja.
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How common is the last name Lewy in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Lewy saw a slight decrease in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it ranked 66,676th in popularity and decreased by 7.2% to rank 71,478th in 2010. The count of individuals with this surname also dipped slightly from 277 to 273, a small reduction of 1.44%. Proportionally, per 100,000 people, the frequency of this surname dropped by 10%, moving from 0.1 to 0.09.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #66,676 | #71,478 | -7.2% |
| Count | 277 | 273 | -1.44% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.09 | -10% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Lewy
When it comes to ethnicity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census indicates some shifts for the surname Lewy over the decade. Those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander increased from 1.81% to 2.93%, marking a rise of 61.88%. People with this surname who identified as White decreased by 4.51%, from 92.06% to 87.91%. An increase was evident among those identifying as Hispanic, rising by 59.29% from 2.53% to 4.03%. People with the surname Lewy who identified as Black appeared in the 2010 census for the first time at 2.93%. However, there were no reported changes for those identifying as two or more races or American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 92.06% | 87.91% | -4.51% |
| Hispanic | 2.53% | 4.03% | 59.29% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.81% | 2.93% | 61.88% |
| Black | 0% | 2.93% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.81% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |