Explore the Family Name Pewitt
The meaning of Pewitt
Welsh: patronymic from ap ‘son of’ + Hewitt.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Pewitt in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Pewitt decreased in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 18,857th most popular surname, but by 2010 it had dropped to 20,864th place, a decrease of approximately 10.64%. Similarly, the number of people with this surname also fell from 1,341 in 2000 to 1,264 in 2010, reflecting a decline of 5.74%. The proportion of individuals named Pewitt per 100,000 also dropped by 14% over the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #18,857 | #20,864 | -10.64% |
| Count | 1,341 | 1,264 | -5.74% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.5 | 0.43 | -14% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Pewitt
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows some shifts between 2000 and 2010 for those with the Pewitt surname. The number of Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Natives increased by 93.33% and 53.73% respectively. However, there were decreases seen among those who identify as two or more races (-15.74%), Hispanic (-4.63%) and White (-0.80%). Interestingly, those identifying as Black saw an increase of 4.92%. It's worth noting that these changes reflect the shifting ethnic identities within the population carrying the Pewitt surname during these years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 87.25% | 86.55% | -0.8% |
| Black | 7.31% | 7.67% | 4.92% |
| Hispanic | 2.16% | 2.06% | -4.63% |
| Two or More Races | 2.16% | 1.82% | -15.74% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.67% | 1.03% | 53.73% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.45% | 0.87% | 93.33% |