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

Lewter, 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 Lewter surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Lewter in America

Lewter is the 20216th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Lewter surname appeared 1,318 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 Lewter.

We can also compare 2010 data for Lewter 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 Lewter

The surname Lewter is of English origin and can be traced back to the 12th century. It is believed to have derived from the Old English words "lew" meaning "shelter" and "ter" meaning "maker," suggesting that the earliest bearers of this name may have been involved in the construction or maintenance of shelters or dwellings.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the Lewter surname can be found in the Pipe Rolls of Staffordshire in 1195, where a person named William Leweter is mentioned. Additionally, the Lewter name appears in various medieval records, such as the Hundredorum Rolls of 1273, where it is spelled as "Leutere."

In the 14th century, the surname Lewter was particularly prevalent in the county of Worcestershire, England, with several references to individuals bearing this name in local records. For instance, John Lewter was mentioned in the Subsidy Rolls of Worcestershire in 1327.

During the 15th century, the Lewter surname experienced variations in spelling, including "Lewtere," "Leutere," and "Luter." This was a common occurrence during that time, as standardized spellings were not yet established.

One notable individual with the Lewter surname was Sir John Lewter (1460-1522), a member of the gentry from Worcestershire. He served as a member of parliament and held various positions in the local government.

Another individual worth mentioning is William Lewter (1545-1612), a prominent merchant and alderman in the city of Bristol. He was actively involved in the trading of various goods, including cloth and wine, and played a significant role in the city's economic affairs.

In the 17th century, the Lewter surname gained further prominence through the exploits of Captain John Lewter (1620-1678), an English naval officer who served during the Anglo-Dutch Wars. He commanded several ships and participated in numerous battles, earning recognition for his bravery and strategic skills.

The surname Lewter has also been associated with several locations in England, such as Lewter's Green in Worcestershire and Lewter's Hill in Gloucestershire. These place names may have derived from individuals bearing the Lewter surname who once owned or resided in those areas.

As time progressed, the Lewter surname spread across various regions of England and eventually to other parts of the world through migration and exploration. While its origins can be traced back to the 12th century, the name has endured and continues to be carried by many families today.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Lewter

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

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

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