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

Dewi, 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 Dewi surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Dewi in America

Dewi is the 158432nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Dewi surname appeared 102 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 Dewi.

The history of the last name Dewi

The surname DEWI originated in Wales, with records dating back to the 13th century. It is a Welsh name derived from the word "duw," meaning "God" or "divine." The name was likely given to individuals who were associated with the church or religious orders.

In the late 13th century, the name DEWI appeared in the Taxatio Ecclesiastica, a survey of ecclesiastical properties in Wales. This suggests that the name was already established among the Welsh clergy at that time.

One of the earliest recorded bearers of the surname DEWI was Rhys Dewi, a Welsh clergyman who lived in the late 14th century. He served as the Archdeacon of St. Davids and played a significant role in the religious affairs of Pembrokeshire.

During the 15th century, the name DEWI was also found in the records of the Gentry of Gwynedd, a collection of genealogical manuscripts documenting the noble families of North Wales. This indicates that the name had spread beyond the clergy and was adopted by prominent Welsh families.

In the 16th century, a notable figure with the surname DEWI was John Dewi, a Welsh poet and grammarian born around 1500. He was known for his contributions to the development of the Welsh language and his poetic works, which were widely celebrated during his lifetime.

Another prominent individual with the surname DEWI was Edward Dewi, a Welsh mathematician and astronomer who lived in the late 16th and early 17th centuries. He made significant contributions to the field of astronomy and is credited with predicting the transit of Venus across the sun in 1639.

The name DEWI was also found in various place names throughout Wales, such as Llandewi, which means "the church of Dewi" or "the church of St. David." This further reinforces the connection between the surname and its religious origins.

Throughout the centuries, the surname DEWI has maintained its presence in Wales, and its bearers have made notable contributions to various fields, including literature, science, and religion.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Dewi

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

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 Dewi 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.

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 Dewi was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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