Explore the Family Name Bauwens
The meaning of Bauwens
Flemish: patronymic with the genitive suffix -s from the personal name Bauwen, a variant of Dutch Bouwen (see Bouwens). Some characteristic forenames: French Andre.
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How common is the last name Bauwens in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Bauwens slightly decreased in rank between 2000 and 2010, moving from 50,261st to 51,723rd most popular, a change of -2.91%. However, the total count of people bearing the surname increased by 2.81% during this period, rising from 391 to 402 individuals. The proportion per 100,000 people remained steady at 0.14.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #50,261 | #51,723 | -2.91% |
| Count | 391 | 402 | 2.81% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.14 | 0.14 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Bauwens
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Bauwens also experienced some shifts as outlined in the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2010, the majority of Bauwens identify as White, making up 95.77% of the group, down 1.20% from 2000. A small percentage identifies as Asian/Pacific Islander or Hispanic, increasing to 1.74% and 1.99% respectively from 2000 to 2010. The data for those identifying as belonging to two or more races, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native were either zero or suppressed for privacy.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.93% | 95.77% | -1.2% |
| Hispanic | 1.53% | 1.99% | 30.07% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.28% | 1.74% | 35.94% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |