Find out how popular the last name DeWease is in the United States and learn more about the meaning, history, and race and ethnic origin of people in America who are named DeWease.

DeWease, like all of the last names we have data for, is identified by the U.S. Census Bureau as a surname which has more than 100 occurrences in the United States in the Decennial Census survey. The most recent statistics we have for the DeWease surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of DeWease in America

DeWease is the 113791st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The DeWease surname appeared 154 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 people would have the surname DeWease.

We can also compare 2010 data for DeWease to data from the previous census in 2000. The table below contains all of the statistics for both years in a side-by-side comparison.

The history of the last name DeWease

The surname DEWEASE is believed to have originated in England, emerging in the late 16th or early 17th century. It is thought to derive from the Old English word "dew," referring to the morning moisture, and the suffix "-ease," suggesting an area or place. This suggests the name may have initially referred to someone who lived in a dewy or misty region.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the DEWEASE surname appears in the parish records of St. Mary's Church in the village of Stratton Audley, Oxfordshire, in 1628. The entry mentions a William DEWEASE who was born that year. It's possible the name originated in this area or nearby regions of central England.

In the late 17th century, the DEWEASE name is found in various records across southern and central England, including in the counties of Oxfordshire, Gloucestershire, and Wiltshire. This suggests the name may have spread from its potential origins in the Oxfordshire area during this period.

One notable bearer of the DEWEASE surname was John DEWEASE (1689-1761), a wealthy merchant and landowner from the village of Bradwell, Buckinghamshire. He amassed a considerable fortune through his trading activities and left a substantial inheritance to his descendants.

Another early record of the name is found in the Hearth Tax returns of 1670, which list a Thomas DEWEASE as a householder in the parish of Weston Underwood, Buckinghamshire. This document provides valuable insight into the distribution of the surname in the late 17th century.

In the 18th century, the DEWEASE name appears in various parish registers and court records across England, indicating the family had spread to different regions. One example is the marriage record of James DEWEASE and Mary Smith in the parish of St. Giles, Cripplegate, London, in 1732.

By the 19th century, bearers of the DEWEASE surname could be found in various parts of England, as well as in other countries such as the United States and Canada, where some members of the family had emigrated. Notable individuals from this era include the British playwright and novelist William DEWEASE (1803-1876), known for his works exploring social and political themes.

Throughout its history, the DEWEASE surname has been subject to variations in spelling, including DEWEES, DEWEAS, and DEWEESE, among others. However, the core meaning and origin of the name remain rooted in its connection to the concept of dew and the potential geographic associations of its early bearers.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name DeWease

We also have some data on the ancestry of people with the surname DeWease.

The below race categories are the modified race categories used in the Census Bureau's population estimates program. All people were categorized into six mutually exclusive racial and Hispanic origin groups:

1. White only
2. Black only
3. American Indian and Alaskan Native only
4. Asian and Pacific Islander only
5. Hispanic
6. Two or More Races

For the most recent 2010 census data, the race/ethnic origin breakdown for DeWease was:

Note: Any fields showing (S) means the data was suppressed for privacy so that the data does not in any way identify any specific individuals.

Since we have data from the previous census in 2000, we can also compare the values to see how the popularity of DeWease has changed in the 10 years between the two census surveys.

Data source

The last name data and ethnic breakdown of last names is sourced directly from the Decennial Census survey, conducted every 10 years by the United States Census Bureau.

The history and meaning of the name DeWease was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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