Explore the Family Name Bowcutt
The meaning of Bowcutt
English (Warwickshire): variant of Balcock, from the Middle English personal name Balcock, a pet form of Bald (usually for Baldwin) + the hypocoristic suffix -cock.
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How common is the last name Bowcutt in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Bowcutt has seen an increase in popularity between 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 54,643rd most popular surname, but by 2010 it had risen to 51,941st, a change of nearly 5%. Furthermore, the number of individuals carrying the Bowcutt surname also increased from 353 in 2000 to 400 in 2010, indicating a growth rate of over 13%. The proportion of people with this surname per 100,000 also slightly increased by approximately 8%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #54,643 | #51,941 | 4.94% |
| Count | 353 | 400 | 13.31% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.13 | 0.14 | 7.69% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Bowcutt
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the majority of individuals with the surname Bowcutt identify as White. In 2000, over 95% of Bowcutts identified as such, although this figure dropped marginally to 94% by 2010. The percentage of Bowcutts identifying as Hispanic saw a significant increase from 2.83% in 2000 to 4% in 2010, a change of over 41%. However, no Bowcutts identified themselves as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year's census.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.18% | 94% | -1.24% |
| Hispanic | 2.83% | 4% | 41.34% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |