Explore the Family Name Tewalt
The meaning of Tewalt
Altered form of Dewald or Dewalt, surnames of German origin.
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How common is the last name Tewalt in the United States?
According to data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Tewalt saw a slight increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 67,317th most common surname in the United States, but by 2010 it had moved up to 65,424th. The total count of individuals with this surname also increased during this period by 10.58%, from 274 people in 2000 to 303 in 2010. However, the proportion per 100k remained stable at 0.1.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #67,317 | #65,424 | 2.81% |
| Count | 274 | 303 | 10.58% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Tewalt
The Decennial U.S. Census data on the ethnic identity associated with the surname Tewalt reveals that the vast majority identifying as White decreased slightly over the decade, from 99.64% in 2000 to 96.37% in 2010. There were no recorded individuals with the surname Tewalt identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year. Interestingly, the percentage identifying as Hispanic went from 0 in 2000 to 1.65% in 2010. There were no individuals reported as having two or more races.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 99.64% | 96.37% | -3.28% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.65% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |