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

Dewsnap, 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 Dewsnap surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Dewsnap in America

Dewsnap is the 100302nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Dewsnap surname appeared 180 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 Dewsnap.

We can also compare 2010 data for Dewsnap 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 Dewsnap

The surname Dewsnap has its origins in England, likely emerging during the medieval period. It is considered a locational surname, derived from a particular place or geographic feature.

One theory suggests that the name Dewsnap may have originated from the Old English words "deaw" meaning "dew" and "snæp" meaning "a nook or corner of land." This could indicate that the name was initially associated with a specific location or settlement characterized by a dewy, secluded area or corner of land.

Another possibility is that the name is derived from the Old English word "snæpp," which referred to a promontory or projecting point of land. In this case, the name may have originated from a place near a prominent geographical feature, such as a headland or cliff.

Historical records from the 13th and 14th centuries mention variations of the name, including "de Dewsnape" and "Dewsnape," suggesting its early presence in England. However, no specific references to individuals bearing this surname have been found in significant historical documents like the Domesday Book.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Dewsnap can be traced back to John Dewsnap, who was born in Lancashire, England, around 1510. He was a farmer and landowner in the village of Eccleston.

Another notable bearer of the name was William Dewsnap (1670-1747), a prominent merchant and landowner in the city of Liverpool. He played a significant role in the city's economic development during the 18th century.

In the 19th century, the Dewsnap family was well-established in the county of Lancashire, with several members holding positions of prominence. One such individual was Richard Dewsnap (1808-1889), a successful industrialist and philanthropist who made significant contributions to the development of the town of Accrington.

James Dewsnap (1834-1912) was a renowned architect from Lancashire, responsible for designing several notable buildings, including churches and public structures.

During the late 19th and early 20th centuries, the surname Dewsnap also found its way to other parts of England, as well as to Wales and Scotland, likely due to migration and relocation.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Dewsnap

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

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

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