Explore the Family Name Bowlds
The meaning of Bowlds
English: possibly a variant of Bold.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Bowlds in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Bowlds experienced a slight decline between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Bowlds ranked as the 35,288th most popular surname in the United States but dropped to 37,391st in 2010, a decrease of almost 6%. The count of people with the surname also decreased, albeit marginally, from 604 in 2000 to 596 in 2010, a reduction of approximately 1.32%. Consequently, the proportion of individuals named Bowlds per 100,000 residents in the country also reduced by around 9.09%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #35,288 | #37,391 | -5.96% |
| Count | 604 | 596 | -1.32% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.22 | 0.2 | -9.09% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Bowlds
The ethnicity associated with the surname Bowlds shows some interesting trends over the same decade, according to the Decennial U.S. Census. A significant increase was observed among those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, rising by about 41% from 0.83% to 1.17%. Additionally, Black individuals with the surname increased from 11.26% to 12.42%, marking a 10.30% growth. Conversely, there was a slight decrease in the percentage of White individuals from 83.61% to 82.55% and a further decline among those reported as having two or more ethnic identities, which fell by 12.36% from 3.64% to 3.19%. No changes were observed for Hispanic or American Indian and Alaskan Native categories, both of which remained at zero.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 83.61% | 82.55% | -1.27% |
| Black | 11.26% | 12.42% | 10.3% |
| Two or More Races | 3.64% | 3.19% | -12.36% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.83% | 1.17% | 40.96% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |