Explore the Family Name Mews
The meaning of Mews
German and English: variant of Mewes. Some characteristic forenames: German Detlef, Kurt, Otto, Siegfried, Willi, Wolfgang.
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How common is the last name Mews in the United States?
The surname Mews, as per the data from the Decennial U.S. Census, saw a rise in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In the year 2000, it ranked 52,174 in terms of commonality and climbed to 49,999 by 2010, marking an increase of 4.17%. The count of people carrying the Mews surname also increased from 374 to 419 in this decade, showing a growth rate of 12.03%. However, the proportion of individuals with the Mews surname per 100,000 people remained constant at 0.14.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #52,174 | #49,999 | 4.17% |
| Count | 374 | 419 | 12.03% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.14 | 0.14 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Mews
Discussing the ethnic identity associated with the surname Mews, based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, a majority identifies as White. There was a slight decrease in this ethnicity from 93.58% in 2000 to 91.89% in 2010. The percentage of Black individuals with the surname Mews saw the highest growth rate of 33.96%, increasing from 3.74% in 2000 to 5.01% in 2010. Those identifying as two or more races or Hispanic saw a modest rise of 6.72%, while the count for Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native remained at zero, meaning no representation from these ethnicities was recorded in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.58% | 91.89% | -1.81% |
| Black | 3.74% | 5.01% | 33.96% |
| Two or More Races | 1.34% | 1.43% | 6.72% |
| Hispanic | 1.34% | 1.43% | 6.72% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |