Explore the Family Name Bowder
The meaning of Bowder
1. English (Lincolnshire): variant of Bolder. 2. Americanized form of German Bauder or Bolder, or perhaps of some other similar (like-sounding) surname.
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How common is the last name Bowder in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Bowder has seen a decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In the year 2000, Bowder ranked as the 64,186th most popular surname, with around 290 individuals carrying this surname. By 2010, its rank had fallen to 70,645 with an estimated count of 277 people, illustrating a decline of roughly 10.06% in popularity and a 4.48% reduction in the number of people bearing the name. The proportion per 100k also fell by about 18.18%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #64,186 | #70,645 | -10.06% |
| Count | 290 | 277 | -4.48% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.09 | -18.18% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Bowder
When considering the ethnic identity associated with the surname Bowder, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census indicates that the majority of individuals with this surname identify as White, with a reported increase from 90.69% in 2000 to 92.42% in 2010. The percentage of those identifying as Hispanic decreased marginally from 3.10% to 2.53%, while the Black demographic saw a more significant drop of approximately 28.08%, from 5.52% to 3.97%. There were no recorded instances of people with the Bowder surname identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 90.69% | 92.42% | 1.91% |
| Black | 5.52% | 3.97% | -28.08% |
| Hispanic | 3.1% | 2.53% | -18.39% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |