Explore the Family Name Bowdry
The meaning of Bowdry
1. Altered form of French Baudry. Compare Bowdre. 2. English: variant of Baldry. This surname is now rare in Britain.
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How common is the last name Bowdry in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Bowdry has seen a slight increase from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 38,833rd most popular surname, but by 2010, it moved up to the 37,544th position, showing a growth rate of 3.32%. The count of individuals with this surname also increased by 10.84% from 535 in 2000 to 593 in 2010. However, the proportion per 100,000 people remained stable at 0.2.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #38,833 | #37,544 | 3.32% |
| Count | 535 | 593 | 10.84% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.2 | 0.2 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Bowdry
The same Decennial U.S. Census data also provides insights into the ethnic identity associated with the Bowdry surname. The largest ethnicity group is Black, accounting for 91.4% of the total in 2000 and decreasing slightly to 89.21% in 2010. The percentage of White individuals with the Bowdry surname saw a minor increase from 5.61% to 5.73% over the decade. The Hispanic representation also increased by 57.33%, from 1.5% to 2.36%. Additionally, there was a noteworthy 117.2% increase in individuals identifying with two or more races, though they still represent a small percentage of the total. There were no reported individuals of Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnicity.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 91.4% | 89.21% | -2.4% |
| White | 5.61% | 5.73% | 2.14% |
| Hispanic | 1.5% | 2.36% | 57.33% |
| Two or More Races | 0.93% | 2.02% | 117.2% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |