Explore the Family Name Bowersox
The meaning of Bowersox
Americanized form of German Bauersachs.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Bowersox in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Bowersox experienced a slight decline in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 11,433rd most popular surname, but dropped to 12,411th by 2010, representing an 8.55% decrease. The count of individuals with this surname also decreased marginally from 2,528 in 2000 to 2,505 in 2010, indicating a 0.91% decrease. The proportion per 100k people also decreased by 9.57%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #11,433 | #12,411 | -8.55% |
| Count | 2,528 | 2,505 | -0.91% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.94 | 0.85 | -9.57% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Bowersox
Regarding the ethnic identity tied to the surname Bowersox, data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows gradual shifts over the decade. The majority of the Bowersox population identified as White, although there was a minor 1.17% decrease from 2000 to 2010. Small increases were seen among those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and Hispanic, with growth of 19.15% and 24.37% respectively. Notably, individuals identifying with two or more races showed significant growth, increasing from 0.51% to 1.04%. There were no recorded individuals of Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnicity associated with the Bowersox surname in 2000, but by 2010, each group made up 0.32% of the Bowersox population.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.43% | 96.29% | -1.17% |
| Hispanic | 1.19% | 1.48% | 24.37% |
| Two or More Races | 0.51% | 1.04% | 103.92% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.47% | 0.56% | 19.15% |
| Black | 0% | 0.32% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0.32% | 0% |