2000
#80,502
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 219
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.08
Very Rare Last name
Jewison
An ethnic surname derived from a Jewish personal name.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 318 Americans carry the last name Jewison. That puts it at #75,111 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.09 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 1,077,844 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Jewison surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
For British records, Name Census UK has a British surname profile for Jewison with 1881 census detail, origin facts and modern UK distribution where available.
Bearers in the US
318
1 in 1,077,844
Census rank
#75,111
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.1
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
277
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 277 bearers of the surname Jewison in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.09 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 75111th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Jewison, the largest self-reported group is White at 95.3%. The next largest groups are Asian/Pacific Islander (2.5%) and Hispanic (1.1%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Jewison
The surname JEWISON is of English origin, with its roots tracing back to the medieval period. It is believed to have originated as a locational name, derived from a place called Jewison or a similar-sounding location. The name may have evolved from an earlier spelling such as "Jeuison" or "Jewesson."
One of the earliest recorded instances of the JEWISON surname appears in the Subsidy Rolls for Yorkshire in 1327, where a John Jewison is mentioned. This suggests that the name was already established in northern England by the 14th century.
In the 16th century, the JEWISON surname can be found in various parish records and historical documents across England. For instance, in 1563, a Robert Jewison is recorded in the parish registers of St. Peter's Church in York.
The JEWISON surname may have connections to certain place names or locations, although the exact derivation remains uncertain. Some scholars speculate that it could be related to the village of Jewison in Northamptonshire, while others suggest a link to the town of Euxton in Lancashire.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the JEWISON surname. One such figure was Sir John Jewison (1579-1648), an English merchant and politician who served as Lord Mayor of London in 1637-1638. Another prominent bearer of the name was William Jewison (1677-1744), a renowned English architect responsible for designing several churches and estates in the 18th century.
In the literary realm, the surname JEWISON is associated with the English writer and poet, Thomas Jewison (1804-1878). His works include "The Wanderer's Return" and "Poems and Translations," published in the mid-19th century.
Moving into more recent times, the JEWISON name gained fame through the Canadian filmmaker and producer, Norman Jewison (born 1926). He is best known for directing acclaimed films such as "In the Heat of the Night," "Fiddler on the Roof," and "Moonstruck."
While the JEWISON surname has its origins in England, it has since spread to other parts of the world, particularly through migration and colonization. However, its roots can be traced back to the medieval period, and its history is intertwined with various locations and notable individuals throughout the centuries.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Jewison
Among Census respondents with the surname Jewison, the largest self-reported group is White at 95.3%. The next largest groups are Asian/Pacific Islander (2.5%) and Hispanic (1.1%).
The bar chart below shows how Jewison bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Jewison surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White95.3% · 264
- Asian and Pacific Islander2.5% · 7
- Hispanic or Latino1.1% · 3
- Two or more races0.7% · 2
- American Indian and Alaska Native0.4% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Jewison
Jewison appears in 3 published Census surname files: 2000, 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2010
#73,215
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 265
+46 bearers (+21.0%)
Per 100,000 0.09
Rank movement Up 7,287 places
2020
#75,111
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 277
+12 bearers (+4.5%)
Per 100,000 0.09
Rank movement Down 1,896 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #80,502 | 219 | 0.08 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #73,215 | 265 | 0.09 | +46 bearers (+21.0%) | Up 7,287 places |
| 2020 | #75,111 | 277 | 0.09 | +12 bearers (+4.5%) | Down 1,896 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Jewison surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #73,215 | #75,111 | -2.6% |
| Count | 265 | 277 | 4.5% |
| Per 100K | 0.09 | 0.09 | 3.0% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Jewison bearers went from 265 to 277 (+4.5% change). The surname moved down 1,896 positions in the national ranking, going from #73,215 to #75,111.
Notable bearers
Famous people with the surname Jewison
FAQ
Jewison surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Jewison?
Name Census estimates that about 318 living Americans carry the surname Jewison. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 1,077,844 residents.
How common is Jewison?
Jewison ranks #75,111 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.09 per 100,000 residents, which is about 0 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 277 people with the surname Jewison. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (318), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.09 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.09 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 0 of them to have the surname Jewison.
Has Jewison become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Jewison went from 265 recorded bearers to 277. That is an increase of 12 (+4.5%). In the national ranking it fell from #73,215 to #75,111.
What does the Census say about the background of Jewison?
Among Census respondents with the surname Jewison, the largest self-reported group is White at 95.3%. The next largest groups are Asian/Pacific Islander (2.5%) and Hispanic (1.1%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
White is the largest self-reported group for the surname Jewison in the 2020 Census, accounting for 95.3% (264 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Jewison appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (95.3%), Asian/Pacific Islander (2.5%), Hispanic (1.1%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Jewison (2000, 2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Jewison mean?
An ethnic surname derived from a Jewish personal name. The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Jewison (0.09 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How common is the surname Jewison?
You can see how many Americans have the surname Jewison on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — same data roots, lighter UI.